From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The printer took a cursory look at the document.
- A. quick
- B. long
- C. puzzled
- D. careful
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.
- A. final
- B. true
- C. necessary
- D. enforced
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The judge is incorruptible.
- A. consistent
- B. honest
- C. responsible
- D. outspoken
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The new law was meant to mitigate the people’s suffering.
- A. restrain
- B. moderate
- C. stop
- D. alleviate
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think children are more robust than adults.
- A. healthy and strong
- B. pleasant and cheerful
- C. vital and dependable
- D. plump and curvy
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I
- A. do not have to study Mathematics
- B. do not understand Mathematics
- C. have never passed Mathematics
- D. cannot avoid studying Mathematics
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The student’s story did not ring true. This means that the student’s story was
- A. not audible
- B. not believable
- C. full of suspense
- D. quite thrilling
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better
- A. without her knowing it
- B. much later
- C. before long
- D. by spending time with her
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to
- A. make a very important decision
- B. retrace his steps
- C. make peace with everyone
- D. take his studies seriously
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had
- A. not been punished
- B. gone fishing alone
- C. been sent away
- D. not been dismissed
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Please don’t let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them
- A. infect you
- B. defeat you
- C. bully you
- D. annoy you
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is
- A. generating controversy
- B. being criticized
- C. being scrutinized
- D. causing a riot
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen
- A. always gets wet
- B. betrays her friends
- C. interacts freely with other people
- D. stops others from enjoying themselves
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never
- A. agreed on politics
- B. engaged in politics
- C. discussed politics
- D. benefited from politics
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has
- A. always been punctual
- B. been the time keeper
- C. been to prison
- D. been a faithful servant
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The proprietor has promised to ……… the dilapidated classroom blocks.
- A. erect
- B. renovate
- C. patch
- D. fabricate
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many slaves were……… in the 19th century.
- A. released
- B. empowered
- C. emancipated
- D. relieved
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood………
- A. transformation
- B. transfer
- C. transmission
- D. transfusion
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The newly elected chairman has been ……… into office.
- A. sworn
- B. installed
- C. admitted
- D. inaugurated
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ……….
- A. corrupt
- B. bankrupt
- C. inefficient
- D. unreliable
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The unionists ………. the meeting with the management.
- A. rejected
- B. hindered
- C. boycotted
- D. banned