DIRECTIONS : Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the key word.
Q1. Apparel
A. Manner
B. Clothing
C. Appearance
D. Confidence
Q2. Invidious
A. Weak
B. Unpopular
C. Starving
D. Flourishing
Q3. Triumph
A. Joy
B. Gain
C. Excitement
D. Victory
Q4. Elicit
A. Instill
B. Extract
C. Induce
D. Divulge
Q5. Predict
A. Observe
B. Assert
C. Foretell
D. Explain
Q6. Grave
A. Bitter
B. Solemn
C. Pregnant
D. Formidable
Q7. Candid
A. Rude
B. Blunt
C. Frank
D. Impertinent
Q8. Prevent
A. Obstruct
B. Restrict
C. Interrupt
D. Stop
Q9. Identify
A. Notice
B. Picture
C. Envision
D. Recognize
Q10. Reprisal
A. Assessment
B. Appreciation
C. Compensation
D. Retaliation
Q11. Perfidy
A. Conceit
B. Deceit
C. Treachery
D. Debauchery
Q12. Faith
A. Proof
B. Repose
C. Belief
D. Trust
Q13. Admit
A. Commit
B. Decide
C. Realize
D. Accept
Q14. Deplete
A. Finish
B. Vanish
C. Destroy
D. Exhaust
Q15. Kid
A. Regulate
B. Divert
C. Entertain
D. Cheat
Q16. Ferry
A. Drown
B. Celebrate
C. Bargain
D. Transport
Q17. Adversity
A. Failure
B. Crisis
C. Helplessness
D. Misfortune
Q18. Deflect
A. Depress
B. Cheat
C. Pervert
D. Frustrate
Q19. Secure
A. Safe
B. Secret
C. Comfortable
D. Independent
Q20. Eager
A. Clever
B. Devoted
C. Enthusiastic
D. Curious
ANSWERS
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. D
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. D
15. D
16. D
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. D