Q 1 … berserk
… berserk
… He went berserk when he heard the news.
… The crowd went berserk with excitement.
… Berserk is violently out of control.
… berserk
/ berserk
… He went berserk when he heard the news.
/ He went berserk when he heard the news.
… He went berserk when he heard the news.
… The crowd went berserk with excitement.
/ The crowd went berserk with excitement.
… The crowd went berserk with excitement.
Q 2 … bizarre
… bizarre
… The story took a bizarre turn.
… His outfit was strikingly bizarre.
… Bizarre is very strange or unusual.
… bizarre
/ bizarre
… The story took a bizarre turn.
/ The story took a bizarre turn.
… The story took a bizarre turn.
… His outfit was strikingly bizarre.
/ His outfit was strikingly bizarre.
… His outfit was strikingly bizarre.
Q 3 … blithe
… blithe
… She remained blithe despite the warnings.
… His blithe disregard for rules caused trouble.
… Blithe is carefree or unconcerned.
… blithe
/ blithe
… She remained blithe despite the warnings.
/ She remained blithe despite the warnings.
… She remained blithe despite the warnings.
… His blithe disregard for rules caused trouble.
/ His blithe disregard for rules caused trouble.
… His blithe disregard for rules caused trouble.
Q 4 … blatant
… blatant
… The error was a blatant violation of policy.
… His blatant lie shocked everyone.
… Blatant is obvious and offensive.
… blatant
/ blatant
… The error was a blatant violation of policy.
/ The error was a blatant violation of policy.
… The error was a blatant violation of policy.
… His blatant lie shocked everyone.
/ His blatant lie shocked everyone.
… His blatant lie shocked everyone.
Q 5 … boisterous
… boisterous
… The boisterous crowd filled the stadium.
… Their boisterous laughter echoed through the hall.
… Boisterous is noisy and energetic.
… boisterous
/ boisterous
… The boisterous crowd filled the stadium.
/ The boisterous crowd filled the stadium.
… The boisterous crowd filled the stadium.
… Their boisterous laughter echoed through the hall.
/ Their boisterous laughter echoed through the hall.
… Their boisterous laughter echoed through the hall.
Q 6 … bonnie
… bonnie
… She looked bonnie in her new dress.
… The bonnie child charmed everyone.
… Bonnie is pretty or attractive (Scottish).
… bonnie
/ bonnie
… She looked bonnie in her new dress.
/ She looked bonnie in her new dress.
… She looked bonnie in her new dress.
… The bonnie child charmed everyone.
/ The bonnie child charmed everyone.
… The bonnie child charmed everyone.
Q 7 … boorish
… boorish
… His boorish behavior offended the guests.
… She refused to tolerate his boorish remarks.
… Boorish is rude and ill‑mannered.
… boorish
/ boorish
… His boorish behavior offended the guests.
/ His boorish behavior offended the guests.
… His boorish behavior offended the guests.
… She refused to tolerate his boorish remarks.
/ She refused to tolerate his boorish remarks.
… She refused to tolerate his boorish remarks.
Q 8 … brash
… brash
… His brash confidence irritated colleagues.
… She made a brash decision without thinking.
… Brash is bold in a rude or reckless way.
… brash
/ brash
… His brash confidence irritated colleagues.
/ His brash confidence irritated colleagues.
… His brash confidence irritated colleagues.
… She made a brash decision without thinking.
/ She made a brash decision without thinking.
… She made a brash decision without thinking.
Q 9 … brawny
… brawny
… The brawny athlete lifted the weights easily.
… He had a brawny, imposing build.
… Brawny is muscular and strong.
… brawny
/ brawny
… The brawny athlete lifted the weights easily.
/ The brawny athlete lifted the weights easily.
… The brawny athlete lifted the weights easily.
… He had a brawny, imposing build.
/ He had a brawny, imposing build.
… He had a brawny, imposing build.
Q 10 … brazen
… brazen
… Her brazen disregard for rules shocked them.
… He made a brazen attempt to cheat.
… Brazen is bold and shameless.
… brazen
/ brazen
… Her brazen disregard for rules shocked them.
/ Her brazen disregard for rules shocked them.
… Her brazen disregard for rules shocked them.
… He made a brazen attempt to cheat.
/ He made a brazen attempt to cheat.
… He made a brazen attempt to cheat.
Q 11 … brusque
… brusque
… His brusque reply ended the conversation.
… She found his brusque manner off‑putting.
… Brusque is abrupt or curt.
… brusque
/ brusque
… His brusque reply ended the conversation.
/ His brusque reply ended the conversation.
… His brusque reply ended the conversation.
… She found his brusque manner off‑putting.
/ She found his brusque manner off‑putting.
… She found his brusque manner off‑putting.
Q 12 … bucolic
… bucolic
… They enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the countryside.
… The poem evokes a bucolic simplicity.
… Bucolic is relating to rural life.
… bucolic
/ bucolic
… They enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the countryside.
/ They enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the countryside.
… They enjoyed the bucolic scenery of the countryside.
… The poem evokes a bucolic simplicity.
/ The poem evokes a bucolic simplicity.
… The poem evokes a bucolic simplicity.
Q 13 … bumptious
… bumptious
… His bumptious attitude alienated coworkers.
… She disliked his bumptious self‑confidence.
… Bumptious is arrogantly self‑assertive.
… bumptious
/ bumptious
… His bumptious attitude alienated coworkers.
/ His bumptious attitude alienated coworkers.
… His bumptious attitude alienated coworkers.
… She disliked his bumptious self‑confidence.
/ She disliked his bumptious self‑confidence.
… She disliked his bumptious self‑confidence.
Q 14 … buoyant
… buoyant
… Her buoyant spirit lifted the team.
… The market remained buoyant despite concerns.
… Buoyant is cheerful or resilient.
… buoyant
/ buoyant
… Her buoyant spirit lifted the team.
/ Her buoyant spirit lifted the team.
… Her buoyant spirit lifted the team.
… The market remained buoyant despite concerns.
/ The market remained buoyant despite concerns.
… The market remained buoyant despite concerns.
Q 15 … burly
… burly
… The burly guard blocked the entrance.
… He was a burly man with a gentle voice.
… Burly is large and strong.
… burly
/ burly
… The burly guard blocked the entrance.
/ The burly guard blocked the entrance.
… The burly guard blocked the entrance.
… He was a burly man with a gentle voice.
/ He was a burly man with a gentle voice.
… He was a burly man with a gentle voice.
Q 16 … callous
… callous
… His callous remarks hurt her deeply.
… She grew callous after years of hardship.
… Callous is emotionally insensitive.
… callous
/ callous
… His callous remarks hurt her deeply.
/ His callous remarks hurt her deeply.
… His callous remarks hurt her deeply.
… She grew callous after years of hardship.
/ She grew callous after years of hardship.
… She grew callous after years of hardship.
Q 17 … cantankerous
… cantankerous
… The cantankerous old man complained constantly.
… She became cantankerous when tired.
… Cantankerous is irritable and difficult.
… cantankerous
/ cantankerous
… The cantankerous old man complained constantly.
/ The cantankerous old man complained constantly.
… The cantankerous old man complained constantly.
… She became cantankerous when tired.
/ She became cantankerous when tired.
… She became cantankerous when tired.
Q 18 … captious
… captious
… His captious criticism discouraged the team.
… She avoided his captious remarks.
… Captious is overly critical.
… captious
/ captious
… His captious criticism discouraged the team.
/ His captious criticism discouraged the team.
… His captious criticism discouraged the team.
… She avoided his captious remarks.
/ She avoided his captious remarks.
… She avoided his captious remarks.
Q 19 … celibate
… celibate
… He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
… The priest lived a celibate life.
… Celibate is abstaining from sexual relations.
… celibate
/ celibate
… He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
/ He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
… He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
… The priest lived a celibate life.
/ The priest lived a celibate life.
… The priest lived a celibate life.
Q 20 … checkered
… checkered
… His checkered past raised concerns.
… The company had a checkered history of failures.
… Checkered is marked by varied successes and failures.
… checkered
/ checkered
… His checkered past raised concerns.
/ His checkered past raised concerns.
… His checkered past raised concerns.
… The company had a checkered history of failures.
/ The company had a checkered history of failures.
… The company had a checkered history of failures.
Q 21 … choleric
… choleric
… His choleric temper frightened coworkers.
… She avoided his choleric moods.
… Choleric is easily angered.
… choleric
/ choleric
… His choleric temper frightened coworkers.
/ His choleric temper frightened coworkers.
… His choleric temper frightened coworkers.
… She avoided his choleric moods.
/ She avoided his choleric moods.
… She avoided his choleric moods.
Q 22 … chronic
… chronic
… She suffered from chronic pain.
… The region faces chronic water shortages.
… Chronic is long‑lasting or persistent.
… chronic
/ chronic
… She suffered from chronic pain.
/ She suffered from chronic pain.
… She suffered from chronic pain.
… The region faces chronic water shortages.
/ The region faces chronic water shortages.
… The region faces chronic water shortages.
Q 23 … clairvoyant
… clairvoyant
… She claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.
… His prediction seemed almost clairvoyant.
… Clairvoyant is able to perceive beyond normal senses.
… clairvoyant
/ clairvoyant
… She claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.
/ She claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.
… She claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.
… His prediction seemed almost clairvoyant.
/ His prediction seemed almost clairvoyant.
… His prediction seemed almost clairvoyant.
Q 24 … cogent
… cogent
… Her cogent argument convinced the panel.
… He presented a cogent analysis.
… Cogent is clear and persuasive.
… cogent
/ cogent
… Her cogent argument convinced the panel.
/ Her cogent argument convinced the panel.
… Her cogent argument convinced the panel.
… He presented a cogent analysis.
/ He presented a cogent analysis.
… He presented a cogent analysis.
Q 25 … comely
… comely
… She had a comely appearance.
… The comely stranger drew attention.
… Comely is attractive or pleasant.
… comely
/ comely
… She had a comely appearance.
/ She had a comely appearance.
… She had a comely appearance.
… The comely stranger drew attention.
/ The comely stranger drew attention.
… The comely stranger drew attention.
Q 26 … commensurate
… commensurate
… Salary must be commensurate with experience.
… The punishment was not commensurate with the crime.
… Commensurate is proportional.
… commensurate
/ commensurate
… Salary must be commensurate with experience.
/ Salary must be commensurate with experience.
… Salary must be commensurate with experience.
… The punishment was not commensurate with the crime.
/ The punishment was not commensurate with the crime.
… The punishment was not commensurate with the crime.
Q 27 … compatible
… compatible
… Their personalities were surprisingly compatible.
… The software is compatible with all devices.
… Compatible is able to work together.
… compatible
/ compatible
… Their personalities were surprisingly compatible.
/ Their personalities were surprisingly compatible.
… Their personalities were surprisingly compatible.
… The software is compatible with all devices.
/ The software is compatible with all devices.
… The software is compatible with all devices.
Q 28 … concomitant
… concomitant
… Stress is often concomitant with overwork.
… The policy has concomitant risks.
… Concomitant is accompanying or associated.
… concomitant
/ concomitant
… Stress is often concomitant with overwork.
/ Stress is often concomitant with overwork.
… Stress is often concomitant with overwork.
… The policy has concomitant risks.
/ The policy has concomitant risks.
… The policy has concomitant risks.
Q 29 … conductive
… conductive
… A calm environment is conductive to learning.
… The material is highly conductive.
… Conductive is helping or allowing something to happen.
… conductive
/ conductive
… A calm environment is conductive to learning.
/ A calm environment is conductive to learning.
… A calm environment is conductive to learning.
… The material is highly conductive.
/ The material is highly conductive.
… The material is highly conductive.
Q 30 … congenial
… congenial
… She found the atmosphere congenial.
… They were congenial companions.
… Congenial is pleasant and compatible.
… congenial
/ congenial
… She found the atmosphere congenial.
/ She found the atmosphere congenial.
… She found the atmosphere congenial.
… They were congenial companions.
/ They were congenial companions.
… They were congenial companions.
Q 31 … consecutive
… consecutive
… He won three consecutive titles.
… The data showed five consecutive declines.
… Consecutive is following one after another.
… consecutive
/ consecutive
… He won three consecutive titles.
/ He won three consecutive titles.
… He won three consecutive titles.
… The data showed five consecutive declines.
/ The data showed five consecutive declines.
… The data showed five consecutive declines.
Q 32 … consummate
… consummate
… She is a consummate professional.
… He delivered a consummate performance.
… Consummate is perfect or highly skilled.
… consummate
/ consummate
… She is a consummate professional.
/ She is a consummate professional.
… She is a consummate professional.
… He delivered a consummate performance.
/ He delivered a consummate performance.
… He delivered a consummate performance.
Q 33 … contentious
… contentious
… The issue remains highly contentious.
… His contentious remarks sparked debate.
… Contentious is causing argument.
… contentious
/ contentious
… The issue remains highly contentious.
/ The issue remains highly contentious.
… The issue remains highly contentious.
… His contentious remarks sparked debate.
/ His contentious remarks sparked debate.
… His contentious remarks sparked debate.
Q 34 … contiguous
… contiguous
… The two countries share contiguous borders.
… The rooms are contiguous.
… Contiguous is touching or adjacent.
… contiguous
/ contiguous
… The two countries share contiguous borders.
/ The two countries share contiguous borders.
… The two countries share contiguous borders.
… The rooms are contiguous.
/ The rooms are contiguous.
… The rooms are contiguous.
Q 35 … contingent
… contingent
… Attendance is contingent on approval.
… Success is contingent upon effort.
… Contingent is dependent on conditions.
… contingent
/ contingent
… Attendance is contingent on approval.
/ Attendance is contingent on approval.
… Attendance is contingent on approval.
… Success is contingent upon effort.
/ Success is contingent upon effort.
… Success is contingent upon effort.
Q 36 … convivial
… convivial
… The dinner had a convivial atmosphere.
… He enjoyed convivial gatherings.
… Convivial is friendly and lively.
… convivial
/ convivial
… The dinner had a convivial atmosphere.
/ The dinner had a convivial atmosphere.
… The dinner had a convivial atmosphere.
… He enjoyed convivial gatherings.
/ He enjoyed convivial gatherings.
… He enjoyed convivial gatherings.
Q 37 … courtly
… courtly
… He greeted her with courtly manners.
… The dance had a courtly elegance.
… Courtly is polite and refined.
… courtly
/ courtly
… He greeted her with courtly manners.
/ He greeted her with courtly manners.
… He greeted her with courtly manners.
… The dance had a courtly elegance.
/ The dance had a courtly elegance.
… The dance had a courtly elegance.
Q 38 … covert
… covert
… They launched a covert investigation.
… His covert actions were discovered.
… Covert is hidden or secret.
… covert
/ covert
… They launched a covert investigation.
/ They launched a covert investigation.
… They launched a covert investigation.
… His covert actions were discovered.
/ His covert actions were discovered.
… His covert actions were discovered.
Q 39 … coy
… coy
… She gave a coy smile.
… He remained coy about his plans.
… Coy is shy or evasive.
… coy
/ coy
… She gave a coy smile.
/ She gave a coy smile.
… She gave a coy smile.
… He remained coy about his plans.
/ He remained coy about his plans.
… He remained coy about his plans.
Q 40 … crass
… crass
… His crass joke offended everyone.
… She criticized his crass behavior.
… Crass is insensitive and rude.
… crass
/ crass
… His crass joke offended everyone.
/ His crass joke offended everyone.
… His crass joke offended everyone.
… She criticized his crass behavior.
/ She criticized his crass behavior.
… She criticized his crass behavior.
Q 41 … culpable
… culpable
… He was found culpable for negligence.
… They held the company culpable.
… Culpable is deserving blame.
… culpable
/ culpable
… He was found culpable for negligence.
/ He was found culpable for negligence.
… He was found culpable for negligence.
… They held the company culpable.
/ They held the company culpable.
… They held the company culpable.
Q 42 … cursory
… cursory
… He gave a cursory glance at the report.
… The inspection was cursory at best.
… Cursory is quick and superficial.
… cursory
/ cursory
… He gave a cursory glance at the report.
/ He gave a cursory glance at the report.
… He gave a cursory glance at the report.
… The inspection was cursory at best.
/ The inspection was cursory at best.
… The inspection was cursory at best.
Q 43 … curt
… curt
… His curt reply ended the discussion.
… She disliked his curt manner.
… Curt is rudely brief.
… curt
/ curt
… His curt reply ended the discussion.
/ His curt reply ended the discussion.
… His curt reply ended the discussion.
… She disliked his curt manner.
/ She disliked his curt manner.
… She disliked his curt manner.
Q 44 … decorous
… decorous
… Her decorous behavior impressed the guests.
… The ceremony was solemn and decorous.
… Decorous is proper and dignified.
… decorous
/ decorous
… Her decorous behavior impressed the guests.
/ Her decorous behavior impressed the guests.
… Her decorous behavior impressed the guests.
… The ceremony was solemn and decorous.
/ The ceremony was solemn and decorous.
… The ceremony was solemn and decorous.
Q 45 … decrepit
… decrepit
… The decrepit building was unsafe.
… His decrepit car finally broke down.
… Decrepit is worn out or weakened by age.
… decrepit
/ decrepit
… The decrepit building was unsafe.
/ The decrepit building was unsafe.
… The decrepit building was unsafe.
… His decrepit car finally broke down.
/ His decrepit car finally broke down.
… His decrepit car finally broke down.
Q 46 … depraved
… depraved
… The film depicted a depraved criminal.
… His depraved actions shocked the community.
… Depraved is morally corrupt.
… depraved
/ depraved
… The film depicted a depraved criminal.
/ The film depicted a depraved criminal.
… The film depicted a depraved criminal.
… His depraved actions shocked the community.
/ His depraved actions shocked the community.
… His depraved actions shocked the community.
Q 47 … derisive
… derisive
… She gave a derisive laugh.
… His derisive comments angered the group.
… Derisive is mocking or scornful.
… derisive
/ derisive
… She gave a derisive laugh.
/ She gave a derisive laugh.
… She gave a derisive laugh.
… His derisive comments angered the group.
/ His derisive comments angered the group.
… His derisive comments angered the group.
Q 48 … derogatory
… derogatory
… The article contained derogatory remarks.
… He made a derogatory comment about her work.
… Derogatory is insulting or demeaning.
… derogatory
/ derogatory
… The article contained derogatory remarks.
/ The article contained derogatory remarks.
… The article contained derogatory remarks.
… He made a derogatory comment about her work.
/ He made a derogatory comment about her work.
… He made a derogatory comment about her work.
Q 49 … despondent
… despondent
… She felt despondent after the failure.
… He remained despondent for weeks.
… Despondent is deeply discouraged.
… despondent
/ despondent
… She felt despondent after the failure.
/ She felt despondent after the failure.
… She felt despondent after the failure.
… He remained despondent for weeks.
/ He remained despondent for weeks.
… He remained despondent for weeks.
Q 50 … desultory
… desultory
… Their desultory conversation wandered aimlessly.
… He made a desultory effort to study.
… Desultory is lacking purpose or consistency.
… desultory
/ desultory
… Their desultory conversation wandered aimlessly.
/ Their desultory conversation wandered aimlessly.
… Their desultory conversation wandered aimlessly.
… He made a desultory effort to study.
/ He made a desultory effort to study.
… He made a desultory effort to study.
Q 51 … diffident
… diffident
… She felt diffident about speaking in public.
… His diffident manner hid his abilities.
… Diffident is shy or lacking confidence.
… diffident
/ diffident
… She felt diffident about speaking in public.
/ She felt diffident about speaking in public.
… She felt diffident about speaking in public.
… His diffident manner hid his abilities.
/ His diffident manner hid his abilities.
… His diffident manner hid his abilities.
Q 52 … dilatory
… dilatory
… The committee’s dilatory response caused delays.
… He took a dilatory approach to the task.
… Dilatory is slow or delaying.
… dilatory
/ dilatory
… The committee’s dilatory response caused delays.
/ The committee’s dilatory response caused delays.
… The committee’s dilatory response caused delays.
… He took a dilatory approach to the task.
/ He took a dilatory approach to the task.
… He took a dilatory approach to the task.
Q 53 … diminutive
… diminutive
… The diminutive child surprised everyone with her voice.
… He lived in a diminutive apartment.
… Diminutive is very small.
… diminutive
/ diminutive
… The diminutive child surprised everyone with her voice.
/ The diminutive child surprised everyone with her voice.
… The diminutive child surprised everyone with her voice.
… He lived in a diminutive apartment.
/ He lived in a diminutive apartment.
… He lived in a diminutive apartment.
Q 54 … dingy
… dingy
… The room was dingy and poorly lit.
… His dingy clothes suggested hardship.
… Dingy is dirty or shabby.
… dingy
/ dingy
… The room was dingy and poorly lit.
/ The room was dingy and poorly lit.
… The room was dingy and poorly lit.
… His dingy clothes suggested hardship.
/ His dingy clothes suggested hardship.
… His dingy clothes suggested hardship.
Q 55 … dire
… dire
… They faced dire consequences.
… The report warned of dire economic conditions.
… Dire is extremely serious or urgent.
… dire
/ dire
… They faced dire consequences.
/ They faced dire consequences.
… They faced dire consequences.
… The report warned of dire economic conditions.
/ The report warned of dire economic conditions.
… The report warned of dire economic conditions.
Q 56 … discreet
… discreet
… She was discreet about her personal life.
… He made a discreet inquiry.
… Discreet is careful and tactful.
… discreet
/ discreet
… She was discreet about her personal life.
/ She was discreet about her personal life.
… She was discreet about her personal life.
… He made a discreet inquiry.
/ He made a discreet inquiry.
… He made a discreet inquiry.
Q 57 … discrete
… discrete
… The data was divided into discrete categories.
… They treated the issues as discrete problems.
… Discrete is separate or distinct.
… discrete
/ discrete
… The data was divided into discrete categories.
/ The data was divided into discrete categories.
… The data was divided into discrete categories.
… They treated the issues as discrete problems.
/ They treated the issues as discrete problems.
… They treated the issues as discrete problems.
Q 58 … disgruntled
… disgruntled
… The employees were disgruntled by the decision.
… He left the meeting disgruntled.
… Disgruntled is dissatisfied or annoyed.
… disgruntled
/ disgruntled
… The employees were disgruntled by the decision.
/ The employees were disgruntled by the decision.
… The employees were disgruntled by the decision.
… He left the meeting disgruntled.
/ He left the meeting disgruntled.
… He left the meeting disgruntled.
Q 59 … disheveled
… disheveled
… His disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
… She arrived looking tired and disheveled.
… Disheveled is messy or untidy.
… disheveled
/ disheveled
… His disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
/ His disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
… His disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
… She arrived looking tired and disheveled.
/ She arrived looking tired and disheveled.
… She arrived looking tired and disheveled.
Q 60 … disparate
… disparate
… The two theories are completely disparate.
… They came from disparate backgrounds.
… Disparate is fundamentally different.
… disparate
/ disparate
… The two theories are completely disparate.
/ The two theories are completely disparate.
… The two theories are completely disparate.
… They came from disparate backgrounds.
/ They came from disparate backgrounds.
… They came from disparate backgrounds.
Q 61 … distraught
… distraught
… She was distraught after hearing the news.
… He looked distraught with worry.
… Distraught is deeply upset.
… distraught
/ distraught
… She was distraught after hearing the news.
/ She was distraught after hearing the news.
… She was distraught after hearing the news.
… He looked distraught with worry.
/ He looked distraught with worry.
… He looked distraught with worry.
Q 62 … doleful
… doleful
… Her doleful expression revealed her sadness.
… The doleful music filled the room.
… Doleful is sorrowful or mournful.
… doleful
/ doleful
… Her doleful expression revealed her sadness.
/ Her doleful expression revealed her sadness.
… Her doleful expression revealed her sadness.
… The doleful music filled the room.
/ The doleful music filled the room.
… The doleful music filled the room.
Q 63 … dormant
… dormant
… The volcano has been dormant for decades.
… His talent lay dormant for years.
… Dormant is inactive but capable of awakening.
… dormant
/ dormant
… The volcano has been dormant for decades.
/ The volcano has been dormant for decades.
… The volcano has been dormant for decades.
… His talent lay dormant for years.
/ His talent lay dormant for years.
… His talent lay dormant for years.
Q 64 … double-crossed
… double-crossed
… He felt double-crossed by his partner.
… The spy double-crossed both sides.
… Double-crossed is betrayed after gaining trust.
… double-crossed
/ double-crossed
… He felt double-crossed by his partner.
/ He felt double-crossed by his partner.
… He felt double-crossed by his partner.
… The spy double-crossed both sides.
/ The spy double-crossed both sides.
… The spy double-crossed both sides.
Q 65 … dour
… dour
… His dour expression discouraged conversation.
… The landscape looked bleak and dour.
… Dour is stern or gloomy.
… dour
/ dour
… His dour expression discouraged conversation.
/ His dour expression discouraged conversation.
… His dour expression discouraged conversation.
… The landscape looked bleak and dour.
/ The landscape looked bleak and dour.
… The landscape looked bleak and dour.
Q 66 … drab
… drab
… The room was drab and colorless.
… She wore a drab outfit to blend in.
… Drab is dull and lacking brightness.
… drab
/ drab
… The room was drab and colorless.
/ The room was drab and colorless.
… The room was drab and colorless.
… She wore a drab outfit to blend in.
/ She wore a drab outfit to blend in.
… She wore a drab outfit to blend in.
Q 67 … dubious
… dubious
… His dubious explanation raised suspicion.
… She gave him a dubious look.
… Dubious is doubtful or suspicious.
… dubious
/ dubious
… His dubious explanation raised suspicion.
/ His dubious explanation raised suspicion.
… His dubious explanation raised suspicion.
… She gave him a dubious look.
/ She gave him a dubious look.
… She gave him a dubious look.
Q 68 … elusive
… elusive
… The solution remained elusive.
… He gave an elusive answer.
… Elusive is hard to find or define.
… elusive
/ elusive
… The solution remained elusive.
/ The solution remained elusive.
… The solution remained elusive.
… He gave an elusive answer.
/ He gave an elusive answer.
… He gave an elusive answer.
Q 69 … emaciated
… emaciated
… The refugees appeared emaciated from hunger.
… The dog was emaciated and weak.
… Emaciated is extremely thin.
… emaciated
/ emaciated
… The refugees appeared emaciated from hunger.
/ The refugees appeared emaciated from hunger.
… The refugees appeared emaciated from hunger.
… The dog was emaciated and weak.
/ The dog was emaciated and weak.
… The dog was emaciated and weak.
Q 70 … embryonic
… embryonic
… The idea was still in its embryonic stage.
… The project remains embryonic.
… Embryonic is undeveloped or early-stage.
… embryonic
/ embryonic
… The idea was still in its embryonic stage.
/ The idea was still in its embryonic stage.
… The idea was still in its embryonic stage.
… The project remains embryonic.
/ The project remains embryonic.
… The project remains embryonic.
Q 71 … empirical
… empirical
… The theory lacks empirical evidence.
… Her conclusions were based on empirical data.
… Empirical is based on observation.
… empirical
/ empirical
… The theory lacks empirical evidence.
/ The theory lacks empirical evidence.
… The theory lacks empirical evidence.
… Her conclusions were based on empirical data.
/ Her conclusions were based on empirical data.
… Her conclusions were based on empirical data.
Q 72 … endemic
… endemic
… The disease is endemic to the region.
… Corruption became endemic in the system.
… Endemic is regularly found in an area.
… endemic
/ endemic
… The disease is endemic to the region.
/ The disease is endemic to the region.
… The disease is endemic to the region.
… Corruption became endemic in the system.
/ Corruption became endemic in the system.
… Corruption became endemic in the system.
Q 73 … ephemeral
… ephemeral
… Fame is often ephemeral.
… The beauty of the moment was ephemeral.
… Ephemeral is short-lived.
… ephemeral
/ ephemeral
… Fame is often ephemeral.
/ Fame is often ephemeral.
… Fame is often ephemeral.
… The beauty of the moment was ephemeral.
/ The beauty of the moment was ephemeral.
… The beauty of the moment was ephemeral.
Q 74 … erudite
… erudite
… His erudite lecture impressed the scholars.
… She is known for her erudite writing.
… Erudite is highly learned.
… erudite
/ erudite
… His erudite lecture impressed the scholars.
/ His erudite lecture impressed the scholars.
… His erudite lecture impressed the scholars.
… She is known for her erudite writing.
/ She is known for her erudite writing.
… She is known for her erudite writing.
Q 75 … esoteric
… esoteric
… The book covers esoteric philosophical ideas.
… His explanation was too esoteric for most.
… Esoteric is understood by few.
… esoteric
/ esoteric
… The book covers esoteric philosophical ideas.
/ The book covers esoteric philosophical ideas.
… The book covers esoteric philosophical ideas.
… His explanation was too esoteric for most.
/ His explanation was too esoteric for most.
… His explanation was too esoteric for most.
Q 76 … evanescent
… evanescent
… The rainbow was evanescent.
… Childhood is filled with evanescent moments.
… Evanescent is fleeting or vanishing.
… evanescent
/ evanescent
… The rainbow was evanescent.
/ The rainbow was evanescent.
… The rainbow was evanescent.
… Childhood is filled with evanescent moments.
/ Childhood is filled with evanescent moments.
… Childhood is filled with evanescent moments.
Q 77 … evasive
… evasive
… He gave an evasive answer.
… Her evasive behavior raised suspicion.
… Evasive is avoiding direct response.
… evasive
/ evasive
… He gave an evasive answer.
/ He gave an evasive answer.
… He gave an evasive answer.
… Her evasive behavior raised suspicion.
/ Her evasive behavior raised suspicion.
… Her evasive behavior raised suspicion.
Q 78 … excruciating
… excruciating
… The pain was excruciating.
… They waited in excruciating silence.
… Excruciating is intensely painful.
… excruciating
/ excruciating
… The pain was excruciating.
/ The pain was excruciating.
… The pain was excruciating.
… They waited in excruciating silence.
/ They waited in excruciating silence.
… They waited in excruciating silence.
Q 79 … expedient
… expedient
… He chose the most expedient solution.
… It was politically expedient to remain silent.
… Expedient is convenient but possibly improper.
… expedient
/ expedient
… He chose the most expedient solution.
/ He chose the most expedient solution.
… He chose the most expedient solution.
… It was politically expedient to remain silent.
/ It was politically expedient to remain silent.
… It was politically expedient to remain silent.
Q 80 … exquisite
… exquisite
… The painting displayed exquisite detail.
… She wore an exquisite gown.
… Exquisite is extremely beautiful or delicate.
… exquisite
/ exquisite
… The painting displayed exquisite detail.
/ The painting displayed exquisite detail.
… The painting displayed exquisite detail.
… She wore an exquisite gown.
/ She wore an exquisite gown.
… She wore an exquisite gown.
Q 81 … extant
… extant
… Few extant documents describe the period.
… The species remains extant despite threats.
… Extant is still existing.
… extant
/ extant
… Few extant documents describe the period.
/ Few extant documents describe the period.
… Few extant documents describe the period.
… The species remains extant despite threats.
/ The species remains extant despite threats.
… The species remains extant despite threats.
Q 82 … extemporaneous
… extemporaneous
… He gave an extemporaneous speech.
… Her extemporaneous remarks impressed the audience.
… Extemporaneous is improvised.
… extemporaneous
/ extemporaneous
… He gave an extemporaneous speech.
/ He gave an extemporaneous speech.
… He gave an extemporaneous speech.
… Her extemporaneous remarks impressed the audience.
/ Her extemporaneous remarks impressed the audience.
… Her extemporaneous remarks impressed the audience.
Q 83 … extraneous
… extraneous
… Remove any extraneous information.
… His comment was extraneous to the discussion.
… Extraneous is irrelevant or unnecessary.
… extraneous
/ extraneous
… Remove any extraneous information.
/ Remove any extraneous information.
… Remove any extraneous information.
… His comment was extraneous to the discussion.
/ His comment was extraneous to the discussion.
… His comment was extraneous to the discussion.
Q 84 … extravagant
… extravagant
… The party was extravagantly decorated.
… He made extravagant claims.
… Extravagant is excessive or lavish.
… extravagant
/ extravagant
… The party was extravagantly decorated.
/ The party was extravagantly decorated.
… The party was extravagantly decorated.
… He made extravagant claims.
/ He made extravagant claims.
… He made extravagant claims.
Q 85 … exuberant
… exuberant
… Her exuberant personality lit up the room.
… The garden was full of exuberant growth.
… Exuberant is lively and energetic.
… exuberant
/ exuberant
… Her exuberant personality lit up the room.
/ Her exuberant personality lit up the room.
… Her exuberant personality lit up the room.
… The garden was full of exuberant growth.
/ The garden was full of exuberant growth.
… The garden was full of exuberant growth.
Q 86 … facetious
… facetious
… His facetious remark fell flat.
… She grew annoyed with his facetious humor.
… Facetious is joking at inappropriate times.
… facetious
/ facetious
… His facetious remark fell flat.
/ His facetious remark fell flat.
… His facetious remark fell flat.
… She grew annoyed with his facetious humor.
/ She grew annoyed with his facetious humor.
… She grew annoyed with his facetious humor.
Q 87 … fallible
… fallible
… Even experts are fallible.
… Human memory is notoriously fallible.
… Fallible is capable of error.
… fallible
/ fallible
… Even experts are fallible.
/ Even experts are fallible.
… Even experts are fallible.
… Human memory is notoriously fallible.
/ Human memory is notoriously fallible.
… Human memory is notoriously fallible.
Q 88 … fanatical
… fanatical
… His fanatical devotion worried his friends.
… Fanatical supporters filled the stadium.
… Fanatical is excessively enthusiastic.
… fanatical
/ fanatical
… His fanatical devotion worried his friends.
/ His fanatical devotion worried his friends.
… His fanatical devotion worried his friends.
… Fanatical supporters filled the stadium.
/ Fanatical supporters filled the stadium.
… Fanatical supporters filled the stadium.
Q 89 … fastidious
… fastidious
… She is fastidious about cleanliness.
… His fastidious attention to detail slowed progress.
… Fastidious is very meticulous.
… fastidious
/ fastidious
… She is fastidious about cleanliness.
/ She is fastidious about cleanliness.
… She is fastidious about cleanliness.
… His fastidious attention to detail slowed progress.
/ His fastidious attention to detail slowed progress.
… His fastidious attention to detail slowed progress.
Q 90 … fatuous
… fatuous
… His fatuous comment ended the discussion.
… They dismissed the idea as fatuous.
… Fatuous is foolish or silly.
… fatuous
/ fatuous
… His fatuous comment ended the discussion.
/ His fatuous comment ended the discussion.
… His fatuous comment ended the discussion.
… They dismissed the idea as fatuous.
/ They dismissed the idea as fatuous.
… They dismissed the idea as fatuous.
Q 91 … felicitous
… felicitous
… She made a felicitous choice of words.
… His timing was particularly felicitous.
… Felicitous is well-chosen or fitting.
… felicitous
/ felicitous
… She made a felicitous choice of words.
/ She made a felicitous choice of words.
… She made a felicitous choice of words.
… His timing was particularly felicitous.
/ His timing was particularly felicitous.
… His timing was particularly felicitous.
Q 92 … feral
… feral
… The feral cat avoided humans.
… His feral instincts took over.
… Feral is wild or untamed.
… feral
/ feral
… The feral cat avoided humans.
/ The feral cat avoided humans.
… The feral cat avoided humans.
… His feral instincts took over.
/ His feral instincts took over.
… His feral instincts took over.
Q 93 … figurative
… figurative
… The phrase is figurative, not literal.
… Her figurative language enriched the text.
… Figurative is symbolic or metaphorical.
… figurative
/ figurative
… The phrase is figurative, not literal.
/ The phrase is figurative, not literal.
… The phrase is figurative, not literal.
… Her figurative language enriched the text.
/ Her figurative language enriched the text.
… Her figurative language enriched the text.
Q 94 … filial
… filial
… He felt a strong filial duty to his parents.
… Filial affection shaped their relationship.
… Filial is relating to a son or daughter.
… filial
/ filial
… He felt a strong filial duty to his parents.
/ He felt a strong filial duty to his parents.
… He felt a strong filial duty to his parents.
… Filial affection shaped their relationship.
/ Filial affection shaped their relationship.
… Filial affection shaped their relationship.
Q 95 … flaccid
… flaccid
… His flaccid handshake surprised her.
… The argument was flaccid and unconvincing.
… Flaccid is weak or lacking firmness.
… flaccid
/ flaccid
… His flaccid handshake surprised her.
/ His flaccid handshake surprised her.
… His flaccid handshake surprised her.
… The argument was flaccid and unconvincing.
/ The argument was flaccid and unconvincing.
… The argument was flaccid and unconvincing.
Q 96 … flagrant
… flagrant
… It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
… His flagrant disregard for safety shocked them.
… Flagrant is glaringly offensive.
… flagrant
/ flagrant
… It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
/ It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
… It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
… His flagrant disregard for safety shocked them.
/ His flagrant disregard for safety shocked them.
… His flagrant disregard for safety shocked them.
Q 97 … fleet
… fleet
… The deer were fleet and graceful.
… She moved with fleet precision.
… Fleet is fast or nimble.
… fleet
/ fleet
… The deer were fleet and graceful.
/ The deer were fleet and graceful.
… The deer were fleet and graceful.
… She moved with fleet precision.
/ She moved with fleet precision.
… She moved with fleet precision.
Q 98 … forensic
… forensic
… Forensic evidence proved crucial.
… She studied forensic science.
… Forensic is relating to legal investigation.
… forensic
/ forensic
… Forensic evidence proved crucial.
/ Forensic evidence proved crucial.
… Forensic evidence proved crucial.
… She studied forensic science.
/ She studied forensic science.
… She studied forensic science.
Q 99 … fractious
… fractious
… The fractious crowd grew restless.
… He became fractious when tired.
… Fractious is irritable or unruly.
… fractious
/ fractious
… The fractious crowd grew restless.
/ The fractious crowd grew restless.
… The fractious crowd grew restless.
… He became fractious when tired.
/ He became fractious when tired.
… He became fractious when tired.
Q 100 … fraudulent
… fraudulent
… They uncovered fraudulent activity.
… He was arrested for fraudulent claims.
… Fraudulent is deceitful or dishonest.
… fraudulent
/ fraudulent
… They uncovered fraudulent activity.
/ They uncovered fraudulent activity.
… They uncovered fraudulent activity.
… He was arrested for fraudulent claims.
/ He was arrested for fraudulent claims.
… He was arrested for fraudulent claims.
