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VOCAB CHECKLIST 14

Directions (1- 8): A word is highlighted below, and five options are provided. Among these
options, one is synonymous with the highlighted word. Your task is to identify the synonym
and select it as your answer.

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1. Obnoxious

NS
A. Abandoning

B. Offensive

C. Prima facie

D. Heed

E. Resuscitate
A BA
2. Admonish
SH

A. Faltering

B. Refrain
MI

C. Downswing

D. Prolonged

E. Chide
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3. Monitor

A. Ensued

B. Supervisor
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C. Cited

D. Torrential

E. Obsessively

4. Premonition

A. Paucity

AL
B. Waned

C. Foreboding

D. Vagaries

NS
E. Ought

5. Monologue

A. Prongs
BA
B. Grapple
A
C. Predicament
SH

D. Soliloquy

E. Reaping
MI

6. Monotonous
NI

A. Routinely

B. Retain

C. Referendum

D. Amendment

E. Scrutiny
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7. Monogamy

A. Loophole

B. Chastity

C. Lackadaisical

D. Collation

E. Lynch

AL
8. Monolith

NS
A. Insurgent

B. Jurisprudence

C. Pillar

D. Extremists

E. Affirm
A BA
9. Exonerate
SH

A. Condemn

B. Absolve
MI

C. Arraign

D. Incriminate
NI

E. Alleviate

10. Ignominious

A. Reputable

B. Perpetual
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C. Insightful

D. Inglorious

E. Defector

11. Prerogative

AL
A. Privilege

B. Deferential

C. Considerate

NS
D. Incongruous

E. Consistent

12. Sedentary
A BA
A. Sluggish
SH

B. Active

C. Meticulous

D. Insidious
MI

E. Assiduous
NI

13. Sophisticated

A. Drowsy

B. Complicated

C. Primitive
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D. Susceptible

E. Astounding

14. Malignant

A. Benevolence

AL
B. Verbose

C. Sinister

D. Clumsy

NS
E. Fallacy

15. Rapport
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A. Disparaging
A
B. Harmony
SH

C. Mockery

D. Inquisition

E. Outrageous
MI
NI

16. Indolent

A. Imitable

B. Compatible

C. Insincere

D. Lethargic
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E. Elation

17. Reclusive

A. Unwavering

B. Gullible

AL
C. Despotism

D. Downturn

E. Secluded

NS
18. Antediluvian

A. Unpleasant
BA
B. Obsolete
A
C. Ameliorate
SH

D. Excruciating

E. Affinity
MI

19. Cognate
NI

A. Associated

B. Disparate

C. Integrate

D. Dogma

E. Perpetrator
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20. Inculpate

A. Ingrained

B. Impeach

C. Harmonize

D. Conceited

AL
E. Elucidate

NS
A BA
SH
MI
NI
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ANSWERS

1. B

NOC/ NIC / NEC / NOX = hurt, damage, harm, dark night

Obnoxious: Extremely unpleasant or offensive; highly objectionable.

Offensive is the synonym of Obnoxious.

Abandoning: Giving up or leaving behind completely.

AL
Offensive: Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment; insulting.

Prima facie: Based on first impressions; accepted as correct until proven otherwise.

Heed: Paying attention to or taking notice of something.

NS
Resuscitate: To revive or bring back to life.

2. E

MON / MONIT = think, remind, advice, warn

Admonish: To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

BA
Chide is the synonym of Admonish
A
Faltering: Hesitating or stumbling in speech or action.
SH

Refrain: To abstain or resist from doing something.

Downswing: A decline or decrease, especially in economic or financial matters.

Prolonged: Continuing for an extended period of time.

MI

Chide: To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

NI

3. B

MON / MONIT = think, remind, advice, warn

Monitor: To observe and check the progress or quality of something over time.

Supervisor is the synonym of Monitor.

Ensued: Happened or occurred afterward as a consequence.

Supervisor: A person who oversees or directs the work of others.

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Cited: Mentioned or referred to as evidence or justification.

Torrential: Involving or characterized by a lot of flowing water; heavy or unceasing rain.

Obsessively: In a way that shows excessive preoccupation or fixation.

4. C

MON / MONIT = think, remind, advice, warn

Premonition: A strong feeling that something, typically something unpleasant, is about to happen.

AL
Foreboding is the synonym of Premonition.

Paucity: The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities.

Waned: Became weaker or less intense.

NS
Foreboding: A sense of apprehension or impending trouble.

Vagaries: Unexpected and unpredictable changes or variations.

BA
Ought: Used to indicate duty or moral obligation.

5. D

MONO = one single

A
Monologue: A long speech given by one person, often dominating a conversation or discussion.
SH

Soliloquy is the synonym of Monologue.

Prongs: Points or tines, often referring to fork-like structures.

Grapple: To struggle or wrestle with something both physically and mentally.

MI

Predicament: A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Soliloquy: An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of any hearers.
NI

Reaping: Gathering or obtaining as a consequence of actions or efforts.

6. A

MONO = one single

Monotonous: Lacking in variety and interest; repetitive and tedious.

Routinely is the synonym of Monotonous.

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Routinely: Done regularly and habitually; as a matter of routine.

Retain: To keep possession of or continue to have.

Referendum: A general vote by the electorate on a specific question.

Amendment: A change or addition made to a legal or other document.

Scrutiny: Critical observation or examination.

7. B

AL
MONO = one single

Monogamy: The practice or state of being married to only one person at a time.

Chastity is the synonym of Monogamy.

NS
Loophole: An ambiguity or inadequacy in a system or set of rules that can be exploited.

Chastity: The state or practice of refraining from extramarital or especially from all sexual
intercourse.
BA
Lackadaisical: Lacking enthusiasm or determination; carelessly lazy.

Collation: The act of collecting or gathering information or things together.

Lynch: To illegally execute someone, typically by hanging, without a lawful trial.

A
SH

8. C

MONO = one single

Monolith: A large, single, upright block or piece of stone, especially as a monument or part of a
MI

building.

Pillar is the synonym of Monolith.

Insurgent: A person rising in active revolt against authority or government.

NI

Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; the study of law and legal systems.

Pillar: A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal used as support or decoration.

Extremists: Individuals holding extreme or radical views or opinions.

Affirm: To state or assert positively; to declare firmly.

9. B
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ONER = burden

Exonerate: Declare someone free from blame or responsibility.

Absolve is the synonym of exonerate.

Condemn: Express strong disapproval of something.

Absolve: Clear of responsibility or blame.

Arraign: Bringing someone before a court to answer charges.

Incriminate: Accusing someone of being guilty.

AL
Alleviate: Make something less severe.

10. D

NS
NOM/ NYM = name

Ignominious: Something that is causing public disgrace or shame.

Inglorious is the synonym of Ignominious.

BA
Reputable: Respected or considered to be trustworthy.

Perpetual: Something that continues indefinitely.

Insightful: Provides deep understanding of a subject or situation.

A
Inglorious: Not deserving of glory or honor.
SH

Defector: Someone who has abandoned their loyalty to one group.

11. A
MI

ROGA/ ROGAT = ask, beg

Prerogative: An advantage that is typically held by a particular person or group.

NI

Privilege is the synonym of prerogative.

Privilege: Special advantage or benefit.

Deferential: Showing respect to someone.

Considerate: Someone who is thoughtful.

Incongruous: Lack of harmony or consistency.

Consistent: Uniform in behavior.

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12. A

SED/ SID/ SESS = sit settle

Sedentary: A lifestyle characterized by little or no physical activity.

Sluggish is the synonym of sedentary.

Sluggish: Lacking in energy.

Active: A state of being lively.

AL
Meticulous: Someone extremely precise and thorough in their work.

Insidious: Operates in a hidden or stealthy manner causing harm over time.

Assiduous: Someone who is hardworking in their efforts.

NS
13. B

SOPH = wise
BA
Sophisticated: Complex in a way that reflects advanced knowledge.

Complicated is the synonym of sophisticated.

Drowsy: A state of being sleepy.

A
Complicated: Complex or difficult to understand.
SH

Primitive: Something that is characterized by simplicity.

Susceptible: Vulnerable or easily influenced by something.

Astounding: Causing great wonder or extraordinary.

MI

14. C
NI

MAL = bad

Malignant: Harmful or evil in nature.

Sinister is the synonym of Malignant.

Benevolence: Act of kindness.

Verbose: Excessive and unnecessary use of language.

Sinister: Something that is threatening or ominous.

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Clumsy: Lacks coordination or gracefulness in movement.

Fallacy: Deceptive or misleading notion.

15. B

PORT = carry

Rapport: Harmonious or sympathetic relationship.

Harmony is the synonym of Rapport.

AL
Disparaging: Derogatory or critical towards someone or something.

Harmony: A state of agreement.

Mockery: The act of making fun of someone.

NS
Inquisition: Investigate through legal process.

Outrageous: Something that is shocking.

16. D

DOL = Pain, sorrow

BA
Indolent: Someone who is lazy.
A
Lethargic is the synonym of indolent.
SH

Imitable: Capable of being copied.

Compatible: Things that are able to work together without conflict.

Insincere: Someone who is not genuine.

MI

Lethargic: A state of sluggishness or lack of energy.

Elation: A feeling of great happiness.

NI

17. E

CLUS/ CLUD/ CLAUS/ CLOIS = Close, shut

Reclusive: Someone who tends to avoid social interactions.

Secluded is the synonym of reclusive.

Unwavering: Something that is firm.

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Gullible: Someone who is easily deceived or tricked.

Despotism: Absolute power or authority of a single ruler.

Downturn: Decline or decrease in economic activity.

Secluded: Something that is isolated.

18. B

ANTE/ ANT = before

AL
Antediluvian: Something that is extremely old-fashioned.

Obsolete is the synonym of antediluvian.

Unpleasant: Something that is not pleasing.

NS
Obsolete: No longer in use or outdated.

Ameliorate: To improve or make something better.

BA
Excruciating: Extremely painful or agonizing.

Affinity: A natural liking or attraction towards someone or something.

19. A
A
COGN = know
SH

Cognate: Close relationship or similarity in meaning.

Associated is the synonym of cognate.

Associated: Related, Connected.

MI

Disparate: Things that are fundamentally different.

Integrate: To combine or bring together.

NI

Dogma: A set of principles or beliefs.

Perpetrator: Someone who commits an illegal act.

20. B

CULP = fault, blame

Inculpate: Accuse someone of wrongdoing.

Impeach is the synonym of inculpate.

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Ingrained: Something that is deeply rooted.

Impeach: Charge a public official with misconduct in office.

Harmonize: To bring into agreement.

Conceited: Someone who has an excessively high opinion of themselves.

Elucidate: To clarify or explain something.

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