SYNONYMS PRACTICE [Q-1] “FUTILE” : A. Denounce B. Spurious C. Fail D. Redundant E. Dependable [Q-2] “FLATTER”: A. Difficulty B. Harmful C. Despise D. Hasty E. Cajole [Q-3] “DISCORD”: A. Loathe B. Advance C. Conflict D. Incessant E. Vague [Q-4] “INEVITABLE”: A. Alienate B. Exact C. Un avoidable D. Eradicate E. Fluctuate [Q-5] “ILLUSORY” : A. Condemn B. Spurious C. Unreal D. Verdict E. Reliable [Q-6] “IMPERTINENT’’: A. Complexity B. Deleterious C. Despise D. Irrelevant E. Mentor [Q-7]” INDOLENT” : A. Abominate B. Lazy C. Divergence D. Persistent E. Indistinct [Q-8] ‘INSTIGATE’ : A. Irritate B. Precise C. Inevitable D. Eliminate E. Fluctuate [Q-9] ‘LETHARGIC’: A. Lazy B. Harmful C. Despise D. Hasty E. Praise [Q-10] “POSTULATE” : A. Assume B. Harmful C. Despise D. Hasty E. Praise [Q-11] ‘PROMINENT’:A. Eminent B. Minute C. Spiritual D. Actual E. Private [Q-12] .ARCHAIC:’A. Youthful B. Cautious C. Antiquated D. Placated E. Buttressed [Q-13] “ARDOR:’A. Childish B. Watchful C. Obsolete D. Placate E. Zeal [Q-14] “PAUCITY:’ A. Estrange B. Precise C. Inevitable D. Scarcity E. Swing [Q-15] “DILIGENT” means A. alert B. drowsy C. attentive D. sedulous E. Salubrious [Q-16] “DISDAIN” means A. attitude B. honesty C. despise D. zeal E. Mundane [Q-17] “COMMENCE”: means A. Begin B. comical C. conform D. conceal E. Buttressed [Q-18] “BARREN”: A. Criticize B. Spurious C. Devotion D. Redundant E. Unproductive [Q-19] “PERISHABLE” : A. Difficulty B. Harmful C. Delicate D. Slapdash E. Competent [Q-20] “AVERSION”: A. Loathe B. Advance C. Conflict D. Incessant E. Vague [Q-21] “COUNTERFEIT”: A. Risk B. Fake C. Dull D. Excessive E. Authentic [Q-22] “ABOMINATE”: A. Barrier B. Hate C. Coward D. Polite E. Contaminate [Q-23] “ARTICULATE”: A. Aware B. Ameliorate C. Mumble D. Enunciate E. Vague

PRIVATE CARE FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST Directed by: NITAI DAS

MBA,BBA,FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA

[Q-24] “ABRIDGE”: A. Estrange B. Adept C. Short D. Eradicate E. Assuage [Q-25] “ABDICATE”: A. Abolish B. Adverse C. Reconcile D. Renounce E. Acumen[Q-26] “SALIENT”: A. Eliminate B. Undesirable C. Merge D. Prominent E. Penetration[Q-27] “SUMPTUOUS”: A. Eradicate B. Sordid C. Resolve D. Luxurious E. Acumen[Q-28] “ANONYMOUS”: A. Destroy B. Nameless C. Determine D. Deluxe E. Insight[Q-29] “DEXTEROUS”: A. Exterminate B. Expert C. Resolution D. Lavish E. Penetration[Q-30] “AMBIVALENT”: A. Eliminate B. Hesitate C. Reunite D. Relinquish E. Definite [Q-31] “AFFLUENCE”: A. Wealthy B. Abhorrence C. Coward D. gracious E. Contaminate [Q-32] “RAPPORT”: A. Paucity B. Adoration C. Coward D. Congenial E. Relationship [Q-33]“PRODIGAL”: A. Scarcity B. Adulation C. Wasteful D. Affable E. Affiliation [Q-34]“ INTERMITTENT”: A. Abundance B. shorten C. Irregular D. pleasant E. link [Q-35] “ADAMANT”: A. demolishes B. anonymous C. rigid D. exclusive E. imminent[Q-36] “CLANDESTINE”: A. Flatten B. Despise C. Inflexible D. private E. pending[Q-37] “DEARTH”: A. Paucity B. Similarity C. Coward D. Restructive E. liaison [Q-38] “ALACRITY” : A. Rapidity B. Latent C. stationary D. dynamic E. steadfast [Q-39] “AMELIORATE”: A. obstacle B. improve C. Coward D. gracious E. palpable [Q-40] “ABSTRUSE”: A. Alienate B. obscure C. inevitable D. innate E. Fluctuate [Q-41] “CREDENTIAL”: A. Evidence B. ambiguous C. predictable D. inherent E. oscillate [Q-42] “SUBTERFUGE”:A. Eminent B. Minute C. Spiritual D. Actual E. Tricky[Q-43] “AMBIGUOUS:A. Youthful B. Cautious C. Antiquated D. Unclear E. Buttressed [Q-44] “AGGRAVATE:A. Zeal B. Worsen C. Proof D. Group E. Excitement [Q-45] “CHOLERIC: A. Dearth B. Scantiness C. Rareness D. Angry E. Cautious [Q-46] “EPITOME: A. Indigence B. Affluence C. Essence D. Destitution E. Wealthy [Q-47] “PEDESTRIAN : A. Penalty B. Walker C. Exciting D. Dull E. Danger [Q-48] “PALATABLE: A. Edible B. Potable C. Tasteless D. Pleasant E. Malice[Q-49] “EPHEMERAL : A. Cheap B. Simple C. Indolent D. Short living E. Melodious [Q-50] “DISPARITY:A. Voracity B. Varsity C. Reclusive D. Dissimilar E. Dulcet

[Q-51] “ENDURANGE: A. Frailty B. Diminish C. Apathy D. Stamina E. Extol [Q-52] “NEGLIGENT: A. Careless B. Fidelity C. Thoughtful D. Strange E. Elated [Q-53] “EVANESCENT: A. Relevant B. Eternal C. Temporary D. Permanent E. Demolish [Q-54] “CLANDESTINE:A. Furtive B. Revealed C. Judicious D. Prudent E. Polite [Q-55] “SALUTARY:A. Arrogant B. Illusory C. Healthy D. Integrity E. Prudent [Q-56] “TRACTABLE:A. Anxious B. Timorous C. Docile D. Flamboyant E. Eulogize [Q-57] “EQUIVOCAL:A. Precise B. Definite C. Natural D. Unclear E. Permanent[Q-58] “INDIGENOUS:A. Affluent B. Provincial C. Native D. Exotic E. unknown [Q-59] “PERVASIVE:A. Omnipresent B. Insidious C. Invasive D. Massive E. Fantastic [Q-60] “CURTAIL:A. Fruitful B. Lengthen C. Miserable D. Short E. responsible [Q-61] “AUGMENT:A. Shrink B. Plastic C. Contract D. Extend E. Consistent[Q-62] “FEASIBLE:A. Practicable B. obliterated C. Relevant D. Bounded E. Whimsical[Q-63] “FACSIMILE:A. Facile B. Factual C. Common D. Duplicate E. Fluctuate [Q-64] “SALIENT:A. Concealed B. Inclined C. Stagnant D. Omnipotent E. Permanent [Q-65] “MISANTHROPE:A. Invalid B. Maintainable C. Hatred of human D. Permanent E. Polite

ANTONYMS PRACTICE [Q-1] “DORMANT” : A. Denounce B. Latent C. Inactive D. Active E. Reliable [Q-2] “EQUIVOCAL”: A. Intricacy B. Clear C. Despise D. Rapid E. Over-praise [Q-3] “TRANSITORY”: A. Loathe B. Advance C. Conflict D. Incessant E. Durable [Q-4] “SYNTHETIC ”: A. Alienate B. Exact C. Unavoidable D. Natural E. Fluctuate [Q-5] “PUERILE ” : A. Condemn B. Spurious C. Mature D. Verdict E. Reliable [Q-6] “VIRULENT’’: A. Complexity B. Deleterious C. Despise D. Harmless E. Mentor [Q-7]” VERBOSE” : A. Abominate B. Lazy C. Divergence D. Precise E. Quiet [Q-8] ‘SURFEIT’: A. Irritate B. Scarcity C. Inevitable D. Eliminate E. Swing [Q-9] ‘PROBITY ’: A. Difficulty B. Harmful C. Tricky D. Hasty E. Praise [Q-10] “PAROCHIAL”: A. Open minded B. Injurious C. Despise D. Urban E. Eulogize

[Q-11] ‘LACONIC’:A. Eminent B. Minute C. Spiritual D. Garrulous E. Private [Q-12] . SUCCINCT:’A. Youthful B. Cautious C. Sincere D. Verbose E. Buttressed [Q-13] “INDIGENT:’A. Childish B. Watchful C. Obsolete D. Placate E. Wealthy [Q-14] “IMMUTABLE:’ A. Estrange B. Precise C. Inevitable D. Scarcity E. Swing [Q-15] “DILIGENT” means A. Lazy B. Drowsy C. Attentive D. Sedulous E. Salubrious [Q-16] “GRACIOUS” means A. Attitude B. Reserved C. Despise D. Zeal E. Mundane [Q-17] “COMMENCE”: means A. Begin B. Comical C. Conform D. Conceal E. Terminate [Q-18] “INDIGENOUS”: A. Criticize B. Spurious C. Devotion D. Foreign E. Unproductive [Q-19] “PERISHABLE” : A. Difficulty B. Harmful C. Despise D. Lasting E. Competent [Q-20] “COHERENT”: A. Loathe B. Advance C. Illogical D. Incessant E. Vague [Q-21] “CONCEAL”: A. Risk B. Fake C. Dull D. Overt E. Authentic [Q-22] “EVASIVE”: A. Barrier B. Hate C. Coward D. Polite E. Obvious [Q-23] “ABERRATION”: A. Normality B. Ameliorate C. Mumble D. Enunciate E. Vague [Q-24] “REVERENCE”: A. Estrange B. Adept C. Abhorrence D. Eradicate E. Assuage [Q-25] “ENORMOUS”: A. Abolish B. Few C. Reconcile D. Renounce E. Acumen[Q-26] “SPORADIC”: A. Regular B. Undesirable C. Merge D. Prominent E. Penetration[Q-27] “INDECISIVE”: A. Eradicate B. Certain C. Tenacity D. Lavish E. Expertise[Q-28] “GALLANT”: A. Destroy B. Confident C. Insistence D. Coward E. Capability[Q-29] “DECOMPOSE”: A. Malice B. Cramped C. Vague D. Generous E. Combine [Q-30] “DESPOTIC”: A. Eradicate B. Democratic C. Velocity D. Recollect E. Impertinent [Q-31] “NEFARIOUS”: A. Incongruous B. Opaque C. Zenith D. Moral E. Curtail [Q-32] “CENSURE”: A. Enclose B. Acumen C. Pervasive D. Praise E. Altruism [Q-33] “CAPRICIOUS”: A. Honest B. Reliable C. Steady D. Extol E. Philanthropy [Q-34] “DEBACLE”: A. Mentor B. Articulate C. Pervasive D. Success E. Anemic [Q-35] “AMALGAMATE”: A. Generate B. candid C. Inevitable D. Separate E. Untenable [Q-36] “RAPTURE”: A. Expedite B. Sagacious C. Ubiquitous D. Sorrow E. Ecstasy

[Q-37] “ALLEVIATE”: A. Enclose B. Acumen C. Worsen D. Praise E. Altruism [Q-38] “TRIVIAL”: A. Coherent B. inadvertent C. Minor D. Pivotal E. Efficacy [Q-39] “FLUCTUATE”: A. Stagnant B. Fumble C. Predict D. Verdict E. Plasticity [Q-40] “DISSONANCE”: A. Sunder B. Agreement C. Brittle D. Alert E. Conflict [Q-41] “ANCILLARY”: A. Mandatory B. Harmony C. Flimsy D. Agile E. Clash [Q-42] “PERFUNCTORY”: A. Compulsory B. Concord C. Fragile D. Deep E. Variance [Q-43] “CONVERSANT”: A. Stagnant B. Unknown C. Foresee D. Verdict E. Agility [Q-44] “DIDACTIC”: A. Sluggish B. Scrabble C. Predict D. Outcome E. Uneducative[Q-45] “EXPLOIT”: A. Waste B. Acumen C. Eternal D. Praise E. Empathy

IDIOMS & PHRASE PRACTICE [Q-1] “Edd And Flow” means A. consistent B. fluctuate C. to folow someone D. small iteams E. peculiar[Q-2] “Call it a day” means A. start the operation B. take part in C. take the plunge D. stop working E. call on[Q-3] “Come down with” means A. become sick with B. relax C. be qualified for D. visit formally E. call on top [Q-4] “Cost on arm and leg” means A. be compassionate B. very expensive C. easily available D. without warring E. Cheap [Q-5] “Come up with” means A. Know about B. become an adult C. think of D. Applaud E. Wasted [Q-6] “Day in Day out” means A. discontinue B. growing up C. constantly D. repeat E. Normally [Q-7] “For the time being” means A. permanently B. forever C. for now D. for good E. generally [Q-8] ‘At one’s wit’s end’ means A. Victory B. Defeated C. Puzzled D. skilled E. Illed [Q-9] ‘Beat black and blue’ means A. Consistently B. Suddenly C. Everywhere D. Beat Severely E .Upper Place [Q-10] “By and large” means A. Exhausted B. Visit informally C. Doubtfully D. Completely E. Mostly [Q-11] "By fits and starts" means A. In All Classes B. At The Lowest C. Irregularly D. Roundly E. Dishonest [Q-12] “In a nut shell” means A. Silently B. Briefly C. Finally D. Loudly E. Locally [Q-13] “Hue and cry” means A. Tired B. Visit informally C. Noisy D. Absolutely E. As a rule [Q-14] "In full swing" means A. In All Classes B. At The Lowest C. Full Activity D. Fully defect E. Deceitful Q-15] ‘Dead and Buried’ means A. Victory B. Defeated C. Long forgotten D. skilled E. Filled [Q-16] ‘Carried the day’ means A. Won B. Defeated C. Lost The Day D. Passed The day E. Died [Q-17] ‘Achilles Heel’ means A. Habitually B. Suddenly C. Weak Point D. Supreme E .Upper Place

[Q-18] “Down The Drain” means A. Wasted B. Visit informally C. Do again D. Quiet down E. Invalid [Q-19] The meaning of ‘A Bird’s Eye View’ is A. A false hope B. A Cursory Glance C. Eye witness D. A False Story E .Evacuate [Q-20] "At daggers drawn" means A. In all classes B. Without Provocation C. at the lowest D. Bad feeling E. Amity [Q-21] 'On the wane' means- A. full details B. declining C. useless pursuit D. without break. E. harmony [Q-22] "Once in a blue moon" means- A. Suddenly B. Rarely C. unexpectedly D. separately E. normally [Q-23] 'Over head and ears' means- A. Emotionally B. Doubtfully C. Completely D. Mostly E. automatically [Q-24] “Run of the mill’ means-A. out of supply B. orient C. exhausted D. Strange E. out of work[Q-25] “Fall In With “means-A. Complete B. Learn About C. agree with D. common E. decline [Q-26] “Make Up For “means-A. compensate B. get used to C. fatigued D. resolve E. be engage to[Q-27] “Walk In Air “means-A. visit B. take part in C. become sick D. relax E. eliminate [Q-28] “Get Off The Ground “means-A. distribute B. become success C. fail D. fall in dangerous E. decide [Q-29] “Get In The Way “means-A. dole out B. achievement C. block D. forever E. make a decision [Q-30] “In The Dark “means-A. Allocate B. in danger C. fall short D. confused E. illiterate [Q-31] “Keep An Eye Out “means-A. be careful B. take care of C. find D. look after E. settle on [Q-32] “Learn The Rope “means-A. become familiar B. become success C. be logical D. be careful E. apathetic [Q-33] “At The Drop Of Hat “means-A. Drought B. in difficulty C. accompany D. Quickly E. Concentrate [Q-34] “Put Up With “means-A. illiterate B. tolerate C. venerate D. pretend E. attend [Q-35] “Take Down To “means-A. not conversant B. endure C. patronize D. resemble E. distinguish [Q-36] “At Arms Length “means-A. long distance B. short distance C. ready at hand D. make believe E. be there [Q-37] “Swan Song’ “means-A. Uninformed B. Disorganized C. First work D. Last work E. Be effective [Q-38] “Cut To The Quick “means-A. be hearted B. be hurt C. haphazardly D. quickly E. very shorts[Q-39] “Die In Harness “means-A. die in young age B. die in service C. sporadically D. die in accident E. immortal [Q-40] “Gift Of The Gab “means-A. uninformed B. disorganized C. eloquence D. gravity E. take advantage [Q-41] “A Round Dozen “means-A. Complete B. Incompetent C. Expressiveness D. Insignificance E. Rigid [Q-42] “Ins And Outs “means-A. in written B. outdoor C. full details D. doubtful E. instead of [Q-43] “Lions Share” means-A. major part B. minor part C. strong share D. profitable share E. bad share [Q-44] “Maiden Speech” means-

A. verbose speech B. first speech C. impromptu speechD. middle speech E. last speech [Q-45] “Nip In The Bud” means-A. destroy in initial B. bad situation C. make quarrel D. by bad luck E. hunted badly [Q-46] “Null And Void” means-A. valid B. invalid C. void D. fraud E. in activity[Q-47] “Out Of Sorts” means-A. short coming B. not well C. briefly D. lengthy E. out of town [Q-48] “Pros And Corns ” means-A. all details B. small items C. ponder D. concern E. briefly [Q-49] “Square Meal” means-A. nutritious meal B. half meal C. double meal D. dinner E. breakfast

ANSWER SHEET: IDIOMS AND PHRASE

[Q-50] “Take To Ones Heels” means-A. short coming B. run away C. frightened D. theft E. ridiculous [Q-51] “Take One To Task ” means-A. permit someone B. rebuke someone C. reword someone D. give a task E. make clear [Q-52] “Tooth And Nail ” means-A. strongly B. briefly C. against someone D. lengthy E. never mind [Q-53] “Turn Over A New Leaf ” means-A. become known B. open a new chapter C. briefly D. refuse E. delay [Q-54] “Give Vent To ” means-A. express B. excitement C. agreement D. lethargy E. avoid [Q-55] “Dilly Dally” means-A. Victory B. Passing the time C. waste time D. Pass dull time E. Avoid the day [Q-56] “Best Seller” means:A. an efficient salesman. B. a costly item.C. a piece of ornament. D. a celebrity E. a book that sells in very large [Q-57] “In The Nick Of Time ” means-A. right on time B. passing the time C. pass exciting time D. very last minute E. avoid the day [Q-58] “Pretty Penny” means-A. small items B. very cheap C. very expensive D. pass dull time E. large item [Q-59] “Tooth Your own Horn” means-A. pride yourself on B. talks a lot C. take advantage D. show surprise E. avoid responsibility [Q-60] “At The Crow Flies ” means-A. loos hearted B. worthless man C. directly D. indirectly E. invalid 01.B 02.D 03.AD 04.B 05.C 06.C 07.C 08.C 09.D 10.E11.C 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.C 16.A 17.C 18.A 19.B 20.D21.B 22.B 23.C 24.D 25.C 26.A 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.D31.C 32.A 33.D 34.B 35.C 36.A 37.C 38.B 39.B 40.C41.A 42.C 43.A 44.B 45.A 46.B 47.B 48.A 49.A 50.B51.B 52.A 53.B 54.A 55.A 56.E 57.D 58.A 59.A 60.C

SENTENCE COMPLETION PRACTICE Complete the sentence with appropriate words;1. Sherlock Hlmes, a fictional detective, solved many____ crimes.

A. Prevalent B. dispersed C. promt D. puzzling 2. The Lincoln Memorial feat ures a____ statue of the sixteenth president.

A. Caustic B. colossal C. Casual D. delegate3. X-rays cannot____ lead.

A. penetrate B. provoke C. pursue D. clignify 4. In some countries, government restrictions are so____ that business operate with nearly complete

impurity.

A. exacting B. ambiguous C. lax D. traditional

5. Certain gases such s neon____ light when exposed to an electrical current.A. esteem B. emit C. purify D. evade

6. Musicians have to____ before performing.A. afford B. rehearse C. adore D. recount

7. Her concern for the earth quake victims____ her reputation as a callous person.A created B. proved C. rescinded D. belied

8. Patent medicine salesmen have claimed to have____ for all types of ailments, from cancer to baldness to the common cold.A. riddles B. complaints C. remedies D. arrogance

9. Stockholders may be too____ to vote in corporate elections, so they let management vote for them by proxy.A. indifferent B. ingenious C. infamous D. elegant

10. Workers in the service sector should be trained to act as____ as possible. A. uproariously B. courteously C. hardly D. crudely

11. In times of war we must taken precautions against acts of _____ us well as of direct violence.A. sabotage B.heinousness C. subterfuge D. cruelty

12. They are determined to stand up for their____A. way B. rights C. feet D. wall

13. Some people cannot stand a saturation that is____ where there is no action.A. chaotic B. static C. Imperfect D. Brutal

14. The habit of chewing tobacco has been___ him.A. growing on B. given to C. growing with D. growing upon

15. Not only the____ are fooled by propaganda, we can all be misled if we are not careful.A. People B. Ignorant C. Masses D. Illiterate

16. Five ounces of skim milk contains____ the same volume of regular milk.A. more protein than B. as more protein C. more protein D. None

17. Customs____ one region of the country to another.A. different from B. differ than C. differ from D. differ

18. This one is prettier, but it costs twice____ the other one.A. so much as b. more than C. as much as D. so much as

19. Her qualifications are better____ any other candidate.A. than those of B. those C. than those D. than

20. The rooms in the front are____ in the back.A. more noisier than those B. much noisy than those C. much noisier than those D. more noisy than those

Answer key: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.D8.C 9.A 10.B 11.A 12.B 13.B 14.D15.B 16.A 7.C 18.C 19.A 20.C

1. Fertilizers can increase farmers_______________. A. woes B. Wills C.wonders D. yields.2. Even after a ship has sunk, its cargo can often be _______________. A. salvaged B. shattered C. servived D. scattered.3. Pulitzer prizes are awarded to _______________ journalists, poets, and other writers. A. notorious B. tranquil C. outstanding D. well-off.4. Economist define _______________ goods as ones intended to last more than four months. A. delicate B. dense C. diplomate D. durable.5. The kindneys play a _______________ role in maintaing health by remaing impurities from the bloodstream. A. vital B. vivid C. critical D. viable.6. Many medical tests require a blood _______________. A. stain B. specimen C. specimen D. spell.7. Riding a roller coaster is an _______________ experience. A. elegant B. exhilarating C. exhaustive D. tardy.

8. To be fair, lawas must be _______________ applied to all persons. A. uniformly B. unanimous C. vagely D. urgently.9. The reasoning in this editorial is so _______________ that we cannot see how anyone can be deceived by it. A. dispassionate B. chorent C. cognet D. specious.10. The process of refining oil involves a number of _______________. A. attributions B. spots C. stages D. specimens.11. The league of women voters _______________ all citizens to vote. A.upholds B. urges C. vekes D. beholds.12. The manager tried to retain control of the situation in the mill, but his attempt was _______________ by union leaders. A. endorsed B. justified C. frustrated D. disclosed.13. You must be _______________ when buying a used car, be sure the engine is in good condition. A. wary B. weary C. zealous D. cryptic.

14. Most people who divorce _______________ memarry. A. abruptly B. subsequently C. abjectly D. stubbornly.15. Employers often require job applicants to have _______________ experience in the field. A. premier B. prior C. prime D. plush.

Answer keys :1. D, 2. A, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A, 6. C, 7. B, 8. A, 9. D, 10. C, 11. B, 12. B, 13. A, 14. B, 15. B.

1. You must ensure the correctness of the information before………. to conclusion.A. drawing B.enabling C.leaning D.jumping E.examining 2. The rocket…….. the target and did not cause any casualty.A. sensed B. reached C. missed D. exploded E. aimed 3. It is desirable to take…………. in any business if you want to make profit.A.advice B. risk C. loan D. perseverance E. recourse 4. They wasted all the money on purchase of some……….. items.A. excellent B. important C. significant D. pivotal E. trivial 5. When he found the wallet his face glowed but soon it faded as the wallet was…………A.Empty B. Vacant C. Recovered D. Stolen E. Expensive Answers:1-D,2-C,3-B,4-E,5-A. 1. Today Wegener's theory is ____ ; however, he died an outsider treated with ____ by the scientific establishment. A. unsupported - approval B. dismissed - contempt C. accepted - approbation D. unchallenged - disdain E. unrivalled - reverence Correct Answer: D 2. The revolution in art has not lost its steam; it ____ on as fiercely as ever. A. trudges B. meanders C. edges D. ambles E. rages Correct Answer: E 3. Each occupation has its own ____ ; bankers, lawyers and computer professionals, for example, all use among themselves language which outsiders have difficulty following. A. merits B. disadvantages C. rewards D. jargon E. problems Correct Answer: D 4. ____ by nature, Jones spoke very little even to his own family members. A. garrulous B. equivocal C. taciturn D. arrogant E. gregarious Correct Answer: C 5. Biological clocks are of such ____ adaptive value to living organisms, that we would expect most organisms to ____ them. A. clear - avoid B. meager - evolve C. significant - eschew D. obvious - possess E. ambivalent - develop Correct Answer: D 6. The peasants were the least ____ of all people, bound by tradition and ____ by superstitions. A. free – fettered B. enfranchised - rejected C. enthralled - tied D. pinioned - limited E. conventional - encumbered Correct Answer: A 7. Many people at that time believed that spices help preserve food; however, Hall found that many marketed spices were ____ bacteria, moulds and yeasts.

A. devoid of B. teeming with C. improved by D. destroyed by E. active against Correct Answer: B 8. If there is nothing to absorb the energy of sound waves, they travel on ____ , but their intensity ____ as they travel further from their source. A. erratically - mitigates B. eternally - alleviates C. forever - increases D. steadily - stabilizes E. indefinitely – diminish Correct Answer: E 9. The two artists differed markedly in their temperaments; Palmer was reserved and courteous, Frazer ____ and boastful. A. phlegmatic B. choleric C. constrained D. tractable E. stoic Correct Answer: B 10. The conclusion of his argument, while ____ , is far from ____ . A. stimulating - interesting B. worthwhile - valueless C. esoteric - obscure D. germane - relevant E. abstruse - incomprehensible Correct Answer: E 11. In the Middle Ages, the ____ of the great cathedrals did not enter into the architects' plans; almost invariably a cathedral was positioned haphazardly in ____ surroundings. A. situation – incongruous B. location - apt C. ambience - salubrious D. durability - convenient E. majesty - grandiose Correct Answer: A 1. Unwilling to admit that they had been in error, the researchers tried to ____ their case with more data obtained from dubious sources. A. ascertain B. buttress C. refute D. absolve E. dispute Correct Answer: B 2. Archaeology is a poor profession; only ____ sums are available for excavating sites and even more ____ amounts for preserving the excavations. A. paltry - meager B. miniscule - substantial C. average - augmented D. judicious - penurious E. modest - generous Correct Answer: A 3. The student was extremely foolhardy; he had the ____ to question the senior professor's judgment. A. wisdom B. temerity C. interest D. trepidation E. condescension Correct Answer: B 4. The formerly ____ waters of the lake have been polluted so that the fish are no longer visible from the surface. A. muddy B. tranquil C. stagnant D. pellucid E. rancid Correct Answer: D 5. After the accident, the nerves to her arm were damaged and so the muscles ____ through disuse. A. atrophied B. contracted C. elongated D. invigorated E. dwindled Correct Answer: A 6. Some critics maintain that Tennyson's poetry is uneven, ranging from the ____ to the ____. A. sublime - elevated B. trite - inspired C. vacuous - inane D. succinct - laconic E. sonorous - voluble Correct Answer: B 7. After grafting there is a ____ of lymphocytes in the lymph glands; the newly produced lymphocytes then move in to attack the foreign tissue. A. diminution B. proliferation C. obliteration D. paucity E. attraction Correct Answer: B 8. One ____ the new scheme is that it might actually ____ just those applicants that it was intended to encourage. A. highlight of - stimulate B. feature of - attract C. problem with - induce D. attraction of - intimidate E. drawback of - daunt Correct Answer: E 9. Corruption is ____ in our society; the integrity of even senior officials is ____ . A. growing - unquestioned B. endangered - disputed C. pervasive - intact D. rare - corrupted E. rife - suspect Correct Answer: E 10. In their day to day decision making, many senior managers do not follow the rational model favored by

orthodox management experts, but rather rely on intuitive processes that often appear ____ and ____. A. cerebral – considered B. heretical - judgmental C. conscientious - logical D. irrational - iconoclastic E. capricious - deliberate Correct Answer: D 11. Hi`s characteristically ____ views on examination methods at university level have aroused ____ in those who want to introduce innovative and flexible patterns of assessment. A. hidebound - antagonism B. moderate - anger C. reactionary - admiration D. rigid - support E. accommodating - annoyance Correct Answer: A 12. Our grandfather was an entertaining ____; he used to ____ us with marvelous anecdotes that we, in our childlike simplicity, accepted unquestioningly. A. rascal - bore B. orator - intimidate C. raconteur - regale D. curmudgeon - surprise E. tyrant - stupefy Correct Answer: C 1. He was treated like a ____ and cast out from his community. A. ascetic B. prodigy C. prodigal D. pariah E. tyro Correct Answer: D 2. The teacher accused me of ____ because my essay was so similar to that of another student. A. procrastination B. plagiarism C. celerity D. confusion E. decorum Correct Answer: B 3. We live in a ____ age; everyone thinks that maximizing pleasure is the point of life. A. ubiquitous B. propitious C. sporadic D. corrupt E. hedonistic Correct Answer: E 4. Thankfully the disease has gone into ____ ; it may not recur for many years. A. treatment B. sequestration C. quarantine D. remission E. oblivion Correct Answer: D 5. People from all over the world are sent by their doctors to breathe the pure, ____ air in this mountain region. A. invigorating B. soporific C. debilitating D. insalubrious E. aromatic Correct Answer: A 6. As were many colonial administrators, Gregory was ____ in his knowledge of the grammar of the local language, though his accent was ____ . A. deficient - poor B. competent - adequate C. faultless - awful D. well-versed - effective E. erratic - eccentric Correct Answer: C 7. Though Adam Bede is presented to us by the author as ____ fiction, there are none of the life-like meanderings of the story of Amos Barton. A. realistic B. romantic C. imaginative D. educational E. entertaining Correct Answer: A 8. There is a general ____ in the United States that our ethics are declining and that our moral standards are .... A. feeling - normalizing B. idea - futile C. optimism - improving D. complaint - deteriorating E. outlook - escalating Correct Answer: D 9. Homo sapiens, the proud splitter of the atom, inventor of the electronic computer, ____ of the genetic code may be humbled by a lowly ____ of the sewers and soils - the microbe. A. designer - inhabitant B. discoverer - rodent C. writer - organism D. decipherer - denizen E. author - purifier Correct Answer: D 10. After centuries of obscurity, this philosopher's thesis is enjoying a surprising ____ .A. dismissal B. remission C. decimation D. longevity E. renaissance Correct Answer: E 11. The threat of war, far from ____ , lay heavily in the air, and the villagers, while ____ going about their normal activities, were unable to shake off the feeling of impending catastrophe. A. receding - ostensibly B. diminishing - contentedly C. increasing - apparently D. escalating - joyfully E. subsiding - felicitously Correct Answer: A 12. Although alarmed by the ____ , Professor Symes had no reason to doubt the ____ of his student's results,

for this student was nothing if not reliable. A. conclusions - folly B. deductions - impudence C. implications - veracity D. errors - truth E. inferences - invalidity Correct Answer: C 1. Scrooge, in the famous novel by Dickens, was a ____ ; he hated the rest of mankind. A. misanthrope B. hypochondriac C. philanthropist D. hedonist E. sybarite Correct Answer: A 2. A businessman must widen his horizons; a ____ attitude will get you nowhere in this age of global communications. A. moderate B. petrified C. parochial D. diversified E. comprehensive Correct Answer: C

3. Our bookshelves at home display a range of books on wide-ranging subjects and in many languages, reflecting the ____ tastes of our family members. A. anomalous B. limited C. arcane D. furtive E. eclectic Correct Answer: E 4. Plastic bags are ____ symbols of consumer society; they are found wherever you travel. A. rare B. ephemeral C. ubiquitous D. fleeting E. covert Correct Answer: C 5. Dr. Stuart needs to ____ his argument with more experimental data; as it stands his thesis is ____ . A. support - profound B. bolster - acceptable C. refine - satisfactory D. buttress - inadequate E. define - succinct Correct Answer: D 6. After an initially warm reception by most reviewers and continued ____ by conservative thinkers, Bloom's work came under heavy fire. A. criticism B. endorsement C. denigration D. counterattack E. refutation Correct Answer: B 7. Through the 19th Century, the classics of Western Civilization were considered to be the ____ of wisdom and culture, and an ____ person - by definition- knew them well. A. foundation - average B. epitome - uneducated C. cornerstone - obtuse D. font - ecclesiastical E. repository - educated Correct Answer: E 8. In this biography we are given a glimpse of the young man ____ pursuing the path of the poet despite ____ and rejection slips. A. doggedly - disappointment B. tirelessly - encouragement C. sporadically - awards D. successfully - acclaim E. unsuccessfully - failure Correct Answer: A 9. All European countries are seeking to diminish the check upon individual ____ which state examinations with their ____ growth have bought in their train. A. rights - liberating B. liberties - empowering C. spontaneity - tyrannous D. foibles - inevitable E. creativity - soporific Correct Answer: C 10. In keeping with his own ____ in international diplomacy, Churchill proposed a personal meeting of heads of government, but the effort was doomed to failure, as the temper of the times was ____ . A. ideas - pluralistic B. predilections - inimical C. aversions - hostile D. impulses - amicable E. maxims - salacious Correct Answer: B 11. The wall and floor decorations created by Indian housewives are usually ____ , remaining hours, days, or at most, weeks before being worn off by human activity or weather and replaced by new ____ . A. perennial - drawings B. ephemeral - designs C. trivial - purchases D. impermanent - furnishings E. innovative - pictures Correct Answer: B 12. The subtle shades of meaning, and still subtler echoes of association, make language an instrument which scarcely anything short of genius can wield with ____ and ____ . A. confidence - aloofness B. definiteness - certainty C. sincerity - hope D. conservatism - alacrity E. eloquence - ruthlessness Correct Answer: B 1. To reach Simonville, the traveller needs to drive with extreme caution along the ____ curves of the

mountain road that climbs ____ to the summit. A. serpentine - steeply B. jagged - steadily sC. gentle - precipitously D. shady - steadily E. hair-raising - languidly Correct Answer: A 2. The cricket match seemed ____ to our guests; they were used to watching sports in which the action is over in a couple of hours at the most. A. unintelligible B. inconsequential C. interminable D. implausible E. evanescent Correct Answer: C 3. Our present accountant is most ____ ; unlike the previous _____ incumbent, he has never made a mistake in all the years that he has worked for the firm. A. unorthodox - heretical B. dependable - assiduous C. punctilious – painstaking D. asinine - diligent E. meticulous - unreliable Correct Answer: E 4. The refugee's poor grasp of English is hardly an _____ problem; she can attend classes and improve within a matter of months. A. implausible B. insuperable C. inconsequential D. evocative E. injudicious Correct Answer: B 5. We appreciated his ____ summary of the situation; he wasted no words yet delineated his position most ____ . A. comprehensive : inadequately B. succinct : direfully C. cogent : persuasively D. verbose : concisely E. grandiloquent : eloquently Correct Answer: C 6. His musical tastes are certainly ____ ; he has recordings ranging from classical piano performances to rock concerts, jazz and even Chinese opera. A. antediluvian B. eclectic C. harmonious D. sonorous E. dazzling Correct Answer: B 7. I cannot conclude this preface without ____ that an early and untimely death should have prevented Persius from giving a more finished appearance to his works. A. rejoicing B. lamenting C. affirming D. commenting E. mentioning Correct Answer: B 8. Before his marriage the Duke had led an austere existence and now regarded the affectionate, somewhat ____ behavior of his young wife as simply ____ . A. restrained - despicable B. childish - elevating C. playful - sublime D. frivolous - puerile E. unpleasant - delightful Correct Answer: D 9. Wilson ____ that human beings inherit a tendency to feel an affinity and awe for other living things, in the same way that we are ____ to be inquisitive or to protect our young at all costs. A. argues - encouraged B. maintains - trained C. contends - predisposed D. fears - taught E. demurs - genetically programmed Correct Answer: C 10. The pond was a place of reek and corruption, of ____ smells and of oxygen-starved fish breathing through laboring gills. A. fragrant B. evocative C. dolorous D. resonant E. fetid Correct Answer: E 11. There have been great ____ since his time, but few others have felt so strongly the ____ of human existence. A. pessimists - futility B. skeptics - exaltation C. heretics - sagacity D. optimists - tremulousness E. cynics - joy Correct Answer: A 12. While war has never been absent from the ____ of man, there have been periods in History which appear remarkably ____. A. archives - ambivalent B. posterity - serene C. mind - desultory D. annals - pacific E. life - belligerent Correct Answer: D 1. The crew of the air balloon ____ the sand bags to help the balloon rise over the hill. A. capsized B. jettisoned C. salvaged D. augmented E. enumerated Correct Answer: B 2. We were not fooled by his ____ arguments; his plan was obviously ____ .

A. cogent - brilliant B. hackneyed - banal C. convoluted - labyrinthine D. specious - untenable E. lucid - intelligible Correct Answer: D 3. Hawkins is ____ in his field; no other contemporary scientist commands the same respect. A. disparaged B. ignominious C. obsolete D. anachronistic E. preeminent Correct Answer: E 4. The model paraded in front of the celebrities with ____ ; it was impossible to tell that this was her first assignment. A. panache B. opprobrium C. shame D. trepidation E. terror Correct Answer: A

ANALOGY PRACTICE1. INDIFFERENT : CONCERN

A. Unbigoted : Tolerance B. Unnatural : Emotion C. Variable : Change D. Arrogant : Modesty E. Intrepid : Bravery

2. PLAY : ACTSA. Opera : Arias B. Games : Athletes C. Poem : Rhymes D. Novel : Chapters E.Singer:Giture

3. SMILE : AMUSEMENT A. Anger : Madness B. Face : Expression C. Yawn : Boredom D. Dream : Sleep E. Love : Ecstasy

4. HEART : PUMPA. Head : Ache B. Lunges : Collapes C. Appendis : Burst D. Stomach : Digest E. Eyes : Sleep

5. CREST : WAVE A. Crown : Tree B. Basin : Water C. Mountain : Range D. Sand : Dune E. River : Bed

6. HEART : HUMAN A. Tail : Dog B. Hand : Child C. Kitchen : House D. Brick : Wall E. Engine : Car

7. CONSTELLATION : STARA. Sun : Milky way B. Telescope : Astronomer C. Quasar : Comet D. Doctor : Symptom E.Solarsystem: Planet

8. SINGER : CHORUS::A. Architect : Blueprint B. Author : Publisher C. Teacher : Student D. Actor : Cast E. Driver : Teacher

9. HANDWRITING : SIGNATURE::A. Biographer : Confession B. Painting : Self-portrait C. Eulogy : Speech D. Sculptor : Model E. Sonnet : Verse

10. LIABILITY : IMMUNITY::A. Debit : Credit B. Pardon : Amnesty C. Real estate : Property D. Fidelity : Honesty E. Equinox : Winter

11. WORDS : WRITER ::A. Honour : Thieves B. Mortar : Bricklayer C. Chalk : Teacher D. Batter : Baker E. Laws : Policeman

12. BIOGRAPHY : AUTOBIOGRAPHY ::A. Dead : Living B. Testimony : Confession C. Mobile : Automatic D. Author : Performer E. Memories : History

13. ABHOR : DISLIKE ::A. Chastise :Punish B. Win : Defeat C. Qualify : Limit D. Ruin : Damage E. Like : Love

14. AFFLUENT : IMPOVERISHED :: A. Impecunious : Needy B. Rich : Poor C. Wealthy : Opulent D. Sick : Sad E.Sanguine:Optimistic

15. COTTON : RAYON ::A. Sheets : Dress B. Synthetic : Natural C. Summer : Winter D. Natural : Synthetic E. Gin: Laboratory

16. FOOD : MENU ::

A. Accounting B. Index : Foreword C. Silverware : Spoon D. Merchandise : Catalogue E. Films : Credits

17. REFUGEE : ASYLUM ::A. Astronaut : Capsule B. Perfectionist : Frustration C. Consumer : Impulse D. Opportunist : Advantage E. Director : Stage

18. YEARN : LONGING ::A. Between : Dander B. Rush : Patience C. Enjoy : Pleasure D. Suppress : Range E. Sleep : Insomnia

19. SKETCH : ARTIST ::A. Secret : confidant B. Palette : Painter C. Cell : Prisoner D. Chisel : Sculptor

20. TOLERANCE : BIGOTRY A. Prodigality : Ribaldry B. Magnamity : Parsimony C. Exigency : Urgency D. Emulation : Rivalry E.Patience:Conformity

21. COBBLER : SHOES ::A. Spy : Plans B. Mechanic : Automobile C. Painter : Easel D. Carpenter : Saw E.Interrogator:Questions

22. FROWN : DISPLEASURE ::A. Smirk : Regret B. Smile : Commiseration C. Snore : Relief D. Blush : Pallor E. Sneer : Contempt

23. AMUSING : UPROARIOUS ::A. Petty : Narrow-minded B. Quiet : Noisy C. Exhausted : Weary D.Intractable:Stubborn E.Puzzling:Dumbfounding

24. DAMPEN : DRENCH ::A. Glide : Drift B. Gamble : Play C. Simmer : Boil D. Stagnate : Flow E. Ignite : Quench

25. WINCE : PAIN ::A. Blush : Embarrassment B. March : Patriotism C. Sing ; Gaiety D. Pardon : Tolerance E. Cry : Anger

26. WOODPILE : LOGS ::A. Forest : Trees B. Husk : Corn C. Mist : Rain D. Bouquet : Flowers E. Drift : Snow

27. EMBROIDER : CLOTH ::A. Carve : Knife B. Catch : Quilt C. Gild : Gold D. Chase : Metal E. Stain : Glass

28. TAILOR : SCISSORS ::A. Stenographer : Typewriter B. Painter : Brush C. Carpenter : Saw D. Lawyer : Brief E. runner : Sneakers

29. JUDGE : COURTHOUSE ::A. Carpenter : Bench B. Lawyer : Brief C. Physician : Infirmary D. Architect : Blueprint E. Landlord : Studio

30. EVENT : MEMORIES ::A. Accident : Delay B. Fire : Ashes C. Water : Waves D. Wood : Splinters E. Regret : Melancholy

1. DEGREE: TEMPERATURE: A. Mass: Energy B. Fathom: VolumeC. Ounce: Weight D. Time: Length E. light: heat.

2. AIRPLANE: HANGER: A. Ship: Channel B. Automobile: Garage C. Helicopter: Pad D: Motorcycle: Sidecar E. Jet: Runway.

3. WEALTH: LUXURIES: A. Story: Moral B. Sandwich: Bread C. Enemies: Friends D. Crying: Sympathy E. Ticket: Admission.

1.D 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.E 7.E 8.D 9.B 10.A11.D 12.B 13.D 14.B 15.B 16.D 17.A 18.C 19.D 20.D21.B 22.E 23.E 24.C 25.A 26.D 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.B

4. PEAK: SUMMIT:A. Foreign:Native B. Gun:Soldiel C. Mutation: Change D.Switch: Currtnt E. Elementary: Advanced.

5. SPOOL:THREAD:A.Coil: Rope B.Bale: HayC.Peck: Potatoes D. Verse: Song E. Reel: Line.

Answer keys:1-C,2-B.3-E,4-C,5-E.1. TREE : ROOTS

A. Building : Foundation B. Shirt : SleeveC. Entrance : Exit D. Smoke : Chimney E. Automobile : Engine

2. FRUIT : APPLEA. Seed : Flower B. Sport : BaseballC. Windows : Building D. Pavement : Street E. Juvenile : Adult

3. HOT : WARMA. Frozen : Cold B. Silly : SadC. Upsetting : Funny D. Black : Grey E. Low. High

4. FIND : SEARCHA. Talk : Listen B. Read : WriteC. Believe : Obey D. Seek : Look E. Win:Fight

5. INCOME : EXPENDITUREA. Production : Consumption B. Pond : FishC. Saving : Investment D. Money: Rich E. Factory : Worker

6. CLOTHES : LUGGAGEA. Baggage : Train B. Package : Post officeC. Documents : Briefcase D. Airmail : Mail carrier E. None of these

7. SQUARE : CUBEA. Triangle : Hexagon B. Rank : SmellC. Circle : Sphere D. Title : Book E. Addition : Subtraction

8. RANCID : TASTEA. Rank : Smell B. Savory : OdourC. Dutect : Sound D. Debit : Credit E. Glossy : Look

9. MOTH : WOOLA. Earthworm : Potato B. Ant : AphidC. Termite : Wood D. Lizard : Scale E. None of these

10. CALORIE : HEATA. Weight : Menu B. Exercise : BirdC. Omen : bird D. Acre : Area E. None of these

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10A B A E A C C A C D

1. ATLAS :MAPSA. Circus : Acrobats B. Album : Photographs C. Road : Signs D. Star : Planets E. Car : Light

2. BUILDING: STORYA. Brick : Wall B. Mountain : PeakC. Ladder : Rung D. Story : Long E. Construction : Design

3. TEACHER: IGNORANCEA. Stream : River B. Light: DarknessC. Wattage : Bulb D. Lightning : Electricity E. Student : Schooling

4. GOGGLES : EYESA. Helmet : Head B. Earrings : EarsC. Brush : Teeth D. Leather : Hide E. Hands : Feet.

5. MENTOR: COUNSEL A. Poet : Criticism B. Plea : Mercy C. Body Guard : Protection D. Sermon : Conscience E. Judge : Lawyer

6. AUTOMOBILE : GASOLINEA. Cow : Milk B. Man : Food

C. Airplane : Propeller D. Disease : Germs E. Train : Driver.7. MOUNTAIN : RANGE

A. Lake : Ocean B. Glacier : SnowC. Island : Archipelago D. Sand : Dust E. Surf: Beach.

8. THERMOMETER : TEMPERATURE A. Filament: Heat B. Chronometer : Color C. Odometer : Waves D. Geiger Counter : Radiation E. Light: BulB

9. ROOSTER: HENA. Pigeon : Dove B. Dog : CatC Gander: Gosling D. Swan : Drake E. Gander : GoosE

10. TELLER .BANKA. Guest: Motel B. Patient : HospitalC. Teacher : School D. Actor : Rehearsal E. Story : Novel

11. SCALPEL: SURGEONA. Razor : Barber B. Weed: GardenerC. Recipe: Chef D. Medicine: Patient E. Compass: Engineer

12. SHIP: OCEANA. Fish: Gill B. Plane : AirC. Child : Bath D. Camel : Water E. Car : Passengers

13. COMPOSER: SYMPHONYA. Actor : Comedy B. Director: MovieC. Poet : Sonnet D. Conductor : Orchestra E. Play : Win

14. STARE : GLANCE A. confide : tell B. gulp : sip C. hunt : stalk D. scorn : admire E. participate : observe.15. ERRATA : BOOKS A. prose : poetry B. flaws : jewels C. dead : living D. anger : wrath E. blots : manuscrpit.

1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.C 6.C 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.A 11.C 12.D 13.D 14.B 15.B1. ABRASION: STROKE

A. boil: heat B. rubble: demolishC. flattery: compliment D. remnant: Cut E. nut: shell

2. JUDGE : IMPARTIALA. animal: tame B. acrobat: limberC. dignitary : proud D. prisoner: repentant E. Politician: Liberal

3. DRAWER: BUREAUA. tributary: river B. Trunk: treeC. article: magazine D. kernel: husk E. language: dictionary

4. BATH: WATERA. spread: knife B. fly: airplaneC. obstruct: plug D. point: finger E. cover: coat

5. ILLICIT: RATIFYA. obsolete: preserve B. confusing: obscureC. popular: criticize D.insignificant: highlight E. belligerent: appears

6. PROTAGONIST: CHARACTERA. brush: applicator B.Lawmaker:governmentC. costume : gala D. conductor: orchestra E. invoice: competitor

7. CULTIVATE: GARDENA. Play: game B. worship: churchC. Explore: Cave D. relax: vacation E. steer: automobile

8. EMPLOYEE: INDIGENCEA. expose: dormancy B. arrive: presenceC. submerge: buoyancy D. season: blandness E. know: ignorance

9. SIEVE: DEVIDEA. staple: collate B. funeral: mournC. siphon: squeeze D. panacea: remedy E. monarch: serve

10. MEDATE: MEDDLE:A. reason: think B. accumulate: hoardC. neglect: abandon D. surpass: cheat E. discourage: burden

11. OPAQUE: LIGHTA. inaudible: sound B. unbreakable: plasticC. reflective: mirror D. nonporous: liquid E. viscous: fluid

12. CHIRP: BIRDA. shout: boy B. neigh: horse

C. dog: bark D. frog: croak E. book: theory

Ans:

1. STANZA : POEM A. Flag : Anthem B. Story : Building C. Mural : Painting D. Program : Recital E. Rhyme : Prose. 2. PEA : POD A. Orange : Section B. Potato : Stew C. Nut : Shell D. Bean : Crock E. Mango : Seed. 3. CARDIOLOGY : HEART A. Pathology : Maps B. Apology : Sorrow C. Book : Education D. Pharmacology : Drug E. Moral : Sin. 4. ISLAND: ARCHIPELAGO A. Team: Player B. Star: Galaxy C. Sphere: Hemisphere D. Continent: Ocean E. Individual: Sole. 5. STETHOSCOPE : PHYSICIAN A. Water : Tank B. Scalpel : Teacher C. Editor : Author D. Pestle : Pharmacist E. Statue : Sculptor. 6. POLICEMAN : CRIMINAL A. Officer : Clerk B. Doctor : Patient C. Evangelist : Sinner D. Educator : Ignorance E. Judge : Court. 7. IMMORTAL : DEATH A. Anonymous : Fame B. Hopeless : Situation C. Vital : Life D. Indisputable : Agreement E. Daily : Year. 8. INCORRIGIBLE : REFORM A. Immutable : Speck B. Intractable : Manage C. Impartial : Decide D. Intolerable : Criticize E. Intangible : Understand. 9. PARK : RECREATION A. Kitchen : Cooking B. Fence : Sitting C. Tree : Climbing D. Yard : Playing E. Bus : Driving. 10. BRAKE : AUTOMOBILE A. Pad : Helicopter B. Ship : Fleet C. Reins : Horse D. Helmet: Motorcycle E. Daily : Year. 11. COLLEAGUES : PROFESSION A. Kinsfolk: Family B. Spectators : Game C. Exiles : Country D. Rivals : Team E. Student : Professor. 12. FISH : SCALES A. Plane: Wings B. Bird: Feathers C. Cat: Claws D. Snake: Fangs E. Song: Notes 13. FISH: SCHOOL A. Book: Education B. Team: Practice C. Dog: Sledge D. Bear: Lair E. Lion: Pride 14. CLOCK: TIME A. Watch: Sleep B. Odometer: Speed C. Hourglass: Sand D. Yardstick: Distance E. Radio : Sound 15. DOCTOR : DISEASE A. Moron : Imbecility B. Pediatrician : Senility C. Psychiatrist : Maladjustment D. Broker : Stocks E. Charlatan : Truth

1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.E 6.A 7.E 8.D 9.D 10.D 11.D 12.B

16. VACCINE : PREVENT A. Wound : Heal B. Victim : Attend C. Antidote : Counteract D. Diagnosis: Find E. Antiseptic : Death 17. HELMET : HEAD A. Insignia : Office B. Amulet : Shoulder C. Scepter : Crown D. Gauntlet : Hand E. Planet ; Sun 18. NOVELIST : PLOT A. Dramatist : Acts B. Architect : Blueprint C. Sculptor : Chisel D. Magician : Legerdemain E. Composer : Notes. 19. SOLDIER : REGIMENT A. Colonel : Martinet B. Dancer : Balletomane C. Singer : Chorus D. Trooper : Rifle E. Student : Professor. 20. ENTREPRENEUR : PROFITS A. Laborer : Wages B. Manager : Employees C. Moonlighter : Debts D. Arbitrator : Complaints E. Financier : Mortgages

Answer Keys: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.B 9. A 10.C 11. A 12.B 13.E 14.D 15.C 16. C 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.A

1. BOTANY : PLANT A. Professor : Degree B. Fruit : Flower C. Science : Chemical D. Zoology : Animal E. Cloud : Rain. 2. DEGREE : TEMPERATURE A. Ounce : Weight B. Fathom : Volume C. Mass : Energy D. Time: Length E. Light : Heat. 3. CAKE : DESSERT A. Coach : Football B. Lawyer : Jury C. Poet : Writing D. Actor : Troupe E. Pediatrician : Doctor. 4. WEIGHTLIFTER : STRENGTH A. Goalie : Skill B. Dancer : Speed C. Marathoner : Endurance D. Hiker : Agility E. Fisherman : Luck. 5. BREEZE : HURRICANE A. Water : Pebble B. Gulf : Coast C. Eye : Cyclone D. Sun : Cloud E. Hill : Mountain. 6. SCALPEL: SURGEON A. Razor : Barber B. Weed: Gardener C. Recipe: Chef D. Medicine: Patient E. Compass: Engineer. 7. SHIP : OCEAN A. Fish : Gill B. Plane : Air C. Child : Bath D. Camel : Water E. Car : Passengers 8. INCOME : EXPENDITURE A. Production : Consumption B. Pond : Fish C. Money : Rich D. Saving : Investment E. Factory : Worker. 9. MOUNTAIN : RANGE A. Lake : Ocean B. Glacier : Snow C. Island : Archipelago D. Sand : Dust E. Surf : Beach. 10. THERMOMETER : TEMPERATURE A. Filament : Heat B. Chronometer : Color C. Odometer : Waves D. Geiger Counter : Radiation E. Light : Bulb. 11. ROOSTER : HEN A. Pigeon : Dove B. Dog : Cat C. Gander : Gosling D. Swan : Drake E. Gander : Goose. 12. TELLER : BANK A. Guest : Motel B. Patient : Hospital C. Teacher : School D. Actor : Rehearsal E. Story : Novel. 13. GOGGLES : EYES A. Helmet : Head B. Earrings : Ears C. Brush : Teeth D. Leather : Hide E. Hands : Feet. 14. MENTOR : COUNSEL

A. Poet : Criticism B. Plea : Mercy C. Body Guard : Protection D. Sermon : Conscience E. Judge : Lawyer.

15. AUTOMOBILE : GASOLINE A. Cow : Milk B. Man : Food C. Airplane : Propeller D. Disease : Germs E. Train : Driver. 16. COMPOSER : SYMPHONY A. Actor : Comedy B. Director : Movie C. poet : sonnet D. Conductor : Orchestra E. Play : Defeat. 17. ATLAS : MAPS A. Circus : Acrobats B. Album : Photographs C. Road : Signs D. Star : Planets E. Car : Wheels. 18. BUILDING : STORY A. Brick : Wall B. Mountain : Peak C. Ladder : Rung D. Story : Tale E. Construction : Design. 19. TEACHER : IGNORANCE A. Stream : River B. Light : Darkness C. Wattage : Bulb D. Lightning : Electricity E. Student : Study. 20. ARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND A. Cell: Nucleus B. Multitude: Individual C. Lake: Tree D. Sea: Land E. Star: Planet.

Answer keys: 1. D 2. A 3. E 4. C 5. E 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. E 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. B