1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Following that resolution, she was up at five the next morning getting ready for work.
(a) Apathy (b) flexibility
(c) timidity (d) decision
2. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Climb or move with difficulty or a lot of effort, typically using one's hands and feet
(a) Pedagogy (b) Clamber
(c) Quack (d) Retreat
3. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
It was this same perseverance that made her go to college.
(a) determination (b) dedication
(c) tenacity (d) indifference
4. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Photographers who follow celebrities to get their pictures to sell them
(a) Paparazzi (b) Reporter
(c) Editor (d) Interviewer
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underline word given in the sentence.
Famine and sickness had begun to aggravate the situation.
(a) influence (b) illustrate
(c) intensify (d) illuminate
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I cannot take up any new assignment as I have my hands full.
(a) am very busy (b) am very rich
(c) am short of time (d) need to seek help
7. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
But if these other news outlets contradict the official account, then all the better.
(a) refute (b) agree
(c) advise (d) shorten
Q8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The employee took the manager’s remark with a pinch of salt
a) Going for the truth
b) Distasteful and boring
c) Doubt the truth or value of something
d) Ever ready to condemn someone
Q9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
The lower canine can then occlude lateral to the displaced lip and cause excoriation or
punctures.
a) facilitate b) promote
c) Abstain d) Obstruct
Q10. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To give one’s authority to another
a) shirk b) delegate
c) usurp d) supervise
Q11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
This would seem to indicate that incentives are required for some householders to
segregate more material.
a) Submerge b) Isolate
c) Nullify d) Integrate
Q12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Over the years, the company developed a reputation for producing top quality travel
trailers and fifth wheel campers that meet the needs of families of all sizes.
a) A much-needed thing b) An unneeded person
c) A helping hand d) A wealthy person
Q13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The Xbox offers fantastic graphics, DVD playback, great online play, and several
critically acclaimed exclusive titles.
a) Favourably b) severely
c) trivially d) Confidently
Q14. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Introductory section of a literary work
a) dialogue b) epilogue
c) monologue d) prologue
Q15. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
The manager decided to resign from his post as the bank was declared to be insolvent.
a) Independent b) Commercial
c) Affluent d) Bankrupt
Q16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the given sentence.
When the miscreants saw the police, they beat a retreat.
a) ran away b) protested strongly
c) attacked fiercely d) marched ahead
Q17. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
A slow, languid smile crossed his features, one that made her body flush and ache for
him.
a) lethargic b) energetic
c) sluggish d) indolent
Q18. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fair-weather friend
a) A person who is not a friend, only an acquaintance
b) A person whose friendship cannot be relied on in difficult times
c) A person who is a friend in all good and bad times
d) A person who is a friend in all your difficulties
Q19. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underline word.
She was intruding, but it soon became obvious that Sarah wasn't going to sit down until
everyone else was seated.
a) Hidden b) Plain
c) Vapid d) Active
Q20. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
It was a Catch 22 situation for the manager.
a) Worthy successor to the throne
b) A difficult situation in which the solution to a problem is impossible
c) Hailed as the ultimate champion
 d) A positive outcome in a tough situation
Q21. Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Many died in captivity and many suffered appalling brutality.
a) ferocity b) cruelty
c) sensuality d) gentleness
Q22. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make head or tail of something
a) To earn enough for one’s needs b) To figure out something
c) To create something beautiful d) To make the best of an opportunity
Q23. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The hue and cry of the critics largely died away, and was replaced by a calmer and
juster appreciation.
a) An admirable idea b) A polite request
c) A fair bargain d) A noisy expression of anger
Q24. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
People who work together at the same place
a) agents b) rivals
c) friends d) colleagues
Q25. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Acquaintances were shallow and many, but if a person had one true friend in a lifetime,
they were blessed.
a) hollow b) deep
c) trivial d) narrow