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Instructions: Choose the one which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word in the phrase. Time: 8 minutes A. 1.
augment the income a. b. c. d. e.
2.
well known hoax a. b. c. d. e.
3.
dark firm unique flimsy serious
mundane tasks in life a. b. c. d. e.
8.
shielded evident little abundant scarce
tenuous reason a. b. c. d. e.
7.
accused accuser defendant lawyer complainant
copious flow a. b. c. d. e.
6.
frivolous trivial useless vain hard
conscientious plaintiff a. b. c. d. e.
5.
joke play trick deception disfigured
futile efforts a. b. c. d. e.
4.
add enlarge increase intensify gratify
boring manual laborious ordinary necessary
satiate craving for a. b.
abuse provoke
c. d. e. 9.
satisfy talk to criticize
drudgery of work a. b. c. d. e.
uniqueness unpleasantness slowness dirtiness dryness
10. emaciated faces of children a. b. c. d. e.
thin sick lonely sad unhappy
11. potent potion a. b. c. d. e.
ready forceful powerful prepared satisfying
12. levitate objects a. b. c. d. e.
wonder anchor floating light bouyant
13. ostentatious display of wealth a. b. c. d. e.
showy grand stiff opulent solemn
14. adroit ability a. b. c. d. e.
doubtful definite absence dexterous expertise
15. amorphous evidence a. b. c. d. e.
blur factual indefinite meticulous formless
16. debilitating heat a. b. c. d.
suffocating irritating weakening impairing
e.
damaging
17. tactfully acknowledged a. b. c. d. e.
considerably diplomatically unceasingly knowingly skillfully
18. astute judgment a. b. c. d. e.
clever known careful recognized authorized
19. ambivalent feelings a. b. c. d. e.
clear vague specific obscure unknown
20. unkempt appearance a. b. c. d. e.
neat dirty untidy disarranged disordered
21. cannot condone vandalism a. b. c. d. e.
describe overlook condemn explain suffer
22. herald a new dawn a. b. c. d. e.
introduce demand publicize permit begin
23. bolstered the anti-narcotics drive a. b. c. d. e.
supported disapproved aggravated encouraged lessened
24. mollify the angry crowd a. b. c. d. e.
approve pacify intensify gratify satisfy
25. To renounce a claim. a. b. c. d. e.
to give up advertise repeat criticize promote
26. A succulent fruit a. b. c. d. e.
sweet colorful juicy fragrant seedless
27. An animated discussion a. b. c. d. e.
heated lively violent interesting disorganized
28. A coalition of political parties a. b. c. d. e.
confrontation alliance conspiracy rivalry gathering
29. To advocate a theory a. b. c. d. e.
argue against speak in favor of disregard prove agree to
30. A pragmatic economic policy a. b. c. d. e.
practical popular methodical incomplete timely
31. Unseemly behavior a. b. c. d. e.
unbelievable noticeable awkward improper surprising
32. A complacent individual a. b. c. d. e.
self - satisfied insecure cautious comfortable boastful
33. Irked by one’s remarks
a. b. c. d. e.
amused attracted scandalized annoyed alarmed
34. Transitory provision a. b. c. d. e.
unofficial unconstitutional immediate impermanent imperfect
35. To abrogate the bases agreement a. b. c. d. e.
extend negotiate denounce cancel approve
36. An interesting avocation a. b. c. d. e.
profession employment hobby activity agreement
37. To present an alternative a. b. c. d. e.
decision verdict judgment choice problem
38. languish in prison a. b. c. d. e.
die starve stay pray suffer
39. unwavering interest in her studies a. b. c. d. e.
lessening starting uncertain undecided untiring
40. give his indignant denial a. b. c. d. e.
dignified believable apologetic angry wrong
41. augment his income a. b.
increase decrease
c. d. e.
predict budget stop
42. A call for greater vigilance a. b. c. d. e.
protection watchfulness safety diligence caution
43. Subservient to one man a. b. c. d. e.
loyal follower submissive admirer respectful
44. Impose economic sanctions a. b. c. d. e.
rewards penalties conditions disasters fines
45. community project wins acclaim a. b. c. d. e.
attention favors prizes profits approval
46. lost in the labyrinth a. b. c. d. e.
passageways buildings corridors maze lobby
B. 1.
Liza’s benign manners endeared her to her teachers. a. b. c. d.
2.
The magnanimous writer bequeathed half of her wealth to charitable institutions. a. b. c. d.
3.
cheerful lively gentle beautiful
affectionate effective lovable generous
A young bride often bickers with her husband. a. b. c. d.
confers quarrels works agrees
4.
You should learn how to haggle with the vendors in public markets. a. b. c. d.
5.
The big crowd laughed at the clown’s antics. a. b. c. d.
6.
shameful humble troublesome repentant
A letter from her long – lost friend filled her with ecstasy. a. b. c. d.
9.
timid friendly bright clear
The penitent woman bowed her head and wept silently. a. b. c. d.
8.
magic tricks humorous remarks tall tales funny behavior
Among his four children, the youngest had the most genial disposition. a. b. c. d.
7.
bargain compute measure count
deep gratitude great surprise excessive joy much contentment
The ideas of a scientist are cosmopolitan. a. b. c. d.
intellectual systematic scholarly universal
10. Students who are adept at numbers make good mathematician. a. b. c. d.
alert in expert with interested in inclined to
11. The labor minister extolled the role that skilled workers play nation – building. a. b. c. d.
expressed explored praised proclaimed
12. The baby lay placidly in bed and then closed its eyes. a. b. c. d.
weakly sleepily seriously calmly
13. A generation gap exists between the students and their teachers. a.
space
b. c. d.
distance twenty – five years misunderstanding
14. The suspicious villagers met the foreigners with hostility. a. b. c. d.
eagerness opposition friendliness open arms
15. The invention of the computer was a breakthrough in science. a. b. c. d.
method technique accident advance
16. Affluent families enjoy the comforts provided by modern home appliances. a. b. c. d.
wealthy healthy thrifty influential
17. Psychologists say that some individuals exhibit strong idiosyncrasies. a. b. c. d.
foolishness indifference stupidity peculiarities
18. The dauntless men raided the enemy in their hideout. a. b. c. d.
countless outnumbered brave veteran
19. Due to the floating peso, the prices of prime commodities fluctuated very much. a. b. c. d.
increased changed decreased remained the same
20. The fishing village looked desolate after the typhoon. a. b. c. d.
deserted deprived haunted homely
21. At the lauriat a motley of Chinese dishes were served. a. b. c. d.
display sample variety basketball
22. The queen’s flawless complexion added to her regal beauty. a. b. c. d.
expensive colorful brunette perfect
23. The principal was happy because the students observed strict decorum during the convocation. a. b. c. d.
attention quietness good conduct punctuality
24. The hungry boy gobbled his lunch oblivious of his surroundings. a. b. c. d.
anxious unaware conscious mindful
25. The students clamored for a reduction of their tuition fees. a. b. c. d.
demanded fought demonstrated made a request
26. In an economic crisis, there is no time for frivolities. a. b. c. d.
visiting relatives listening to lecturers feeling sorry unimportant things
27. Many Filipino workers go abroad because they get a good remuneration there. a. b. c. d.
salary promotion housing treatment
28. South Africa’s apartheid policy maintains that whites should rule over the blacks. a. b. c. d.
colonial rule separation of race inferiority complex trade agreement
29. There was a disparity in the emperor’s treatment of the plebeians and the slaves. a. b. c. d.
equality dissimilarity likeness similarity
30. Pay for your books first and your expenses will be reimbursed later. a. b. c. d.
repaid increased recorded deducted
31. The decree on land reform emancipated the farmer from tenancy. a. b. c. d.
enslaved set free obligated captured
32. All Filipinos must face their country’s problems with fortitude. a.
complaints
b. c. d.
curiosity strength self - sacrifice
33. An overdose of depressants sent him into a deep lethargy. a. b. c. d.
slumber dream sleep apathy
34. A formidable team challenged our basketball champions. a. b. c. d.
superior lucky important brave
35. In many countries Richard Burton was acknowledged as a fine thespian. a. b. c. d.
painter singer actor pianist
36. The company records show a precipitous drop in sales for one quarter. a. b. c. d.
gradual abrupt steady staggered
37. The crowd did not agree with his ambiguous statement about gratitude. a. b. c. d.
wrong diplomatic blunt unclear
38. The young boy straddled his carabao and drove it across the green meadow. a. b. c. d.
drove lay on the back of sat with a leg on each side fed
39. The teacher likes Tom for his placid, undemanding ways. a. b. c. d.
easily pleased tame inactive candid
40. His initiative made him survive seemingly impossible odds. a. b. c. d.
ability ability ability ability
to to to to
do things without being told do many things at the same time get away follow directions
41. Enrique’s retort to his mother’s question shocked his father. a. b. c. d.
short answer sharp answer sweet answer simple answer
42. A wise dictum can guide a man’s actions and thoughts. a. b. c. d.
saying judgment argument authoritative statement
43. The manager was amazed at the speed in which the new employees worked. a. b. c. d.
surprised disgusted disappointed frightened
44. Mr. Villa’s dwindling income is barely enough to meet the needs of his growing family. a. b. c. d.
increasing decreasing improving steady
45. Mrs. Estrada’s temper rose when she saw the unkept rooms. a. b. c. d.
clean dirty tidy neat
46. The decrease in enrollment is the impact of the family – planning program introduced seven years ago. a. b. c. d.
effect pressure strike disadvantage
47. One of the most destructive forces of nature is the lightning, for it can kill people and burn crops. a. b. c. d.
important helpful harmful useful
48. It is impossible for the celebrity to attend both affairs since they are simultaneous. a. b. c. d.
at different times at the same time at a later time one time after another
49. It is no longer distressing to housekeep with such new, efficient gadgets in the kitchen. a. b. c. d.
small mechanical tools different kinds of species cooking utensils cookbooks
50. The inclusion of computer programming in various schools in the U.S. requires the manufacture of portable computers. a. b. c. d.
fixed to one place transported by truck easily carried cheap
51. That the earth is coming to an end is a prediction that causes some to raise an eyebrow. a. b. c. d.
prophecy conclusion false belief fact
52. The mayor ordered that the building blocking the path of the railway be demolished. a. b. c. d.
burned torn down piece by piece improved slowly destroyed
53. Her clumsiness in holding the silver made her escort feel uneasy throughout the dinner. a. b. c. d.
lack of grace dexterity expertness laziness
54. When she made a mistake, she was condemned by those she believed were her friends. a. b. c. d.
praised elated appreciated reprimanded
55. The hostess showed indifference to the babbling of her loquacious guest. a. b. c. d.
modest bold talkative aggressive
56. The inhabitants were dismayed to see the parched riverbed where they had often fished before. a. b. c. d.
dry shallow deep rich
57. The hunchback had to bear the jeers of the class. a. b. c. d.
encouragement praise mocking laughter kindness
58. She is genuinely interested in the welfare of the homeless and the needy. a. b. c. d.
artificially sincerely lovingly half - heartedly
59. If you do not want to wreck your life, keep away from drugs. a. b. c. d.
strengthen improve ruin beautify
60. The rebels were repelled by our men. a.
insulted
b. c. d.
driven back shocked welcomed
61. Birthdays and anniversaries are the few instances in which the whole family gathers together. a. b. c. d.
experiences occurring together examples accidents occasions
62. He was unmindful of things around him, for his eyes were glued to the beautiful woman in a bathing suit. a. b. c. d.
joined by use of glue fixed attentively pasted attached with a sticky substance
63. Friendship is the invisible link between two people sharing the same likes and dislikes. a. b. c. d.
not clearly seen unseen strong mutual
64. Children are discouraged from buying junk foods because these have little nutritional value. a. b. c. d.
rubbish cheap extravagant delicious
65. His chief asset is his baritone voice. a. b. c. d.
important part reward valuable quality strength
66. Defeat did not dampen her spirit, for she was tough. a. b. c. d.
make wet depress purify dry
67. The instructor assigned the smart student to consolidate our home – reading reports. a. b. c. d.
put together correct check condense
68. The instructor expounded the pros and cons of the issues for the students to ruminate on. a. b. c. d.
ponder digest refute accept
69. There is no difficulty in finding a role for a versatile actor. a. b. c.
old and respected hard – working and patient able to do many different things
d.
good – looking
70. The violent storm lasted for days, ruining millions worth of property. a. b. c. d.
severe loud exciting deep
71. The inclusion of computer programming in the schools revolutionized education. a. b. c. d.
rebelled against tradition brought about a big change hampered put an end to
72. The mushrooming of night spots is a menace to peace and order in the community. a. b. c. d.
help boast threat support
73. We cannot completely eradicate ignorance if our children continue to be truant and indifferent. a. b. c. d.
improve hate eliminate enhance
74. Frustrated for not winning the election, he sat morosely in a corner. a. b. c. d.
ill – humoredly unaffected contentedly comfortably
75. The teenagers were jubilant to see their matinee idol in person. a. b. c. d.
reluctant suspicious very happy hesitant
76. The ruthless employer not only reprimanded the errant employees but he sacked them. a. b. c. d.
merciless foolish understanding lazy
77. We cannot expect outstanding achievement from mediocre students. a. b. c. d.
intelligent ordinary smart talented
78. Those who drink large amounts of wine inevitably become alcoholic. a. b. c. d.
surely rarely perhaps someday
79. His brilliant speech showed that he had an exhaustive knowledge of the subject.
a. b. c. d.
limited tiresome little comprehensive
80. His weak character surfaces every time he succumbs to the whims of his unreasonably jealous wife. a. b. c. d.
rebels marvels yields delights
81. Her rebelliousness soon alienated her from her parents. a. b. c. d.
estranged strengthened endeared made her different
82. Your efforts to make him change his attitude are useless. He is incorrigible, and you know it. a. b. c. d.
steadfast stubborn beyond correction dull - witted
C. Instruction: One of the words in parenthesis is a synonym of the first word. 1.
opponent a. b. c.
2.
intelligible a. b. c.
3.
cultured refined pastoral
quandary a. b. c.
6.
dauntless shy timid
rustic a. b. c.
5.
vague comprehensible doubtful
valiant a. b. c.
4.
competitor friend associate
difficulty ease smoothness
obvious a. b.
confused clear
c. 7.
luscious a. b. c.
8.
unsavory acrid palatable
lofty a. b. c.
9.
mixed
depressed modest elevated
inevitable a. b. c.
inescapable questionable incidental
10. fabricate a. b. c.
demolish destroy construct
11. defray a. b. c.
satisfy refuse deny
12. acquit a. b. c.
pardon convict condemn
13. amity a. b. c.
disagreement brawl friendship
14. bleak a. b. c.
chilly cheerful bright
15. deprive a. b. c.
remove confer present
augment the income a. b. c. d. e.
2.
well known hoax a. b. c. d. e.
3.
dark firm unique flimsy serious
mundane tasks in life a. b. c. d. e.
8.
shielded evident little abundant scarce
tenuous reason a. b. c. d. e.
7.
accused accuser defendant lawyer complainant
copious flow a. b. c. d. e.
6.
frivolous trivial useless vain hard
conscientious plaintiff a. b. c. d. e.
5.
joke play trick deception disfigured
futile efforts a. b. c. d. e.
4.
add enlarge increase intensify gratify
boring manual laborious ordinary necessary
satiate craving for a. b.
abuse provoke
c. d. e. 9.
satisfy talk to criticize
drudgery of work a. b. c. d. e.
uniqueness unpleasantness slowness dirtiness dryness
10. emaciated faces of children a. b. c. d. e.
thin sick lonely sad unhappy
11. potent potion a. b. c. d. e.
ready forceful powerful prepared satisfying
12. levitate objects a. b. c. d. e.
wonder anchor floating light bouyant
13. ostentatious display of wealth a. b. c. d. e.
showy grand stiff opulent solemn
14. adroit ability a. b. c. d. e.
doubtful definite absence dexterous expertise
15. amorphous evidence a. b. c. d. e.
blur factual indefinite meticulous formless
16. debilitating heat a. b. c. d.
suffocating irritating weakening impairing
e.
damaging
17. tactfully acknowledged a. b. c. d. e.
considerably diplomatically unceasingly knowingly skillfully
18. astute judgment a. b. c. d. e.
clever known careful recognized authorized
19. ambivalent feelings a. b. c. d. e.
clear vague specific obscure unknown
20. unkempt appearance a. b. c. d. e.
neat dirty untidy disarranged disordered
21. cannot condone vandalism a. b. c. d. e.
describe overlook condemn explain suffer
22. herald a new dawn a. b. c. d. e.
introduce demand publicize permit begin
23. bolstered the anti-narcotics drive a. b. c. d. e.
supported disapproved aggravated encouraged lessened
24. mollify the angry crowd a. b. c. d. e.
approve pacify intensify gratify satisfy
25. To renounce a claim. a. b. c. d. e.
to give up advertise repeat criticize promote
26. A succulent fruit a. b. c. d. e.
sweet colorful juicy fragrant seedless
27. An animated discussion a. b. c. d. e.
heated lively violent interesting disorganized
28. A coalition of political parties a. b. c. d. e.
confrontation alliance conspiracy rivalry gathering
29. To advocate a theory a. b. c. d. e.
argue against speak in favor of disregard prove agree to
30. A pragmatic economic policy a. b. c. d. e.
practical popular methodical incomplete timely
31. Unseemly behavior a. b. c. d. e.
unbelievable noticeable awkward improper surprising
32. A complacent individual a. b. c. d. e.
self - satisfied insecure cautious comfortable boastful
33. Irked by one’s remarks
a. b. c. d. e.
amused attracted scandalized annoyed alarmed
34. Transitory provision a. b. c. d. e.
unofficial unconstitutional immediate impermanent imperfect
35. To abrogate the bases agreement a. b. c. d. e.
extend negotiate denounce cancel approve
36. An interesting avocation a. b. c. d. e.
profession employment hobby activity agreement
37. To present an alternative a. b. c. d. e.
decision verdict judgment choice problem
38. languish in prison a. b. c. d. e.
die starve stay pray suffer
39. unwavering interest in her studies a. b. c. d. e.
lessening starting uncertain undecided untiring
40. give his indignant denial a. b. c. d. e.
dignified believable apologetic angry wrong
41. augment his income a. b.
increase decrease
c. d. e.
predict budget stop
42. A call for greater vigilance a. b. c. d. e.
protection watchfulness safety diligence caution
43. Subservient to one man a. b. c. d. e.
loyal follower submissive admirer respectful
44. Impose economic sanctions a. b. c. d. e.
rewards penalties conditions disasters fines
45. community project wins acclaim a. b. c. d. e.
attention favors prizes profits approval
46. lost in the labyrinth a. b. c. d. e.
passageways buildings corridors maze lobby
B. 1.
Liza’s benign manners endeared her to her teachers. a. b. c. d.
2.
The magnanimous writer bequeathed half of her wealth to charitable institutions. a. b. c. d.
3.
cheerful lively gentle beautiful
affectionate effective lovable generous
A young bride often bickers with her husband. a. b. c. d.
confers quarrels works agrees
4.
You should learn how to haggle with the vendors in public markets. a. b. c. d.
5.
The big crowd laughed at the clown’s antics. a. b. c. d.
6.
shameful humble troublesome repentant
A letter from her long – lost friend filled her with ecstasy. a. b. c. d.
9.
timid friendly bright clear
The penitent woman bowed her head and wept silently. a. b. c. d.
8.
magic tricks humorous remarks tall tales funny behavior
Among his four children, the youngest had the most genial disposition. a. b. c. d.
7.
bargain compute measure count
deep gratitude great surprise excessive joy much contentment
The ideas of a scientist are cosmopolitan. a. b. c. d.
intellectual systematic scholarly universal
10. Students who are adept at numbers make good mathematician. a. b. c. d.
alert in expert with interested in inclined to
11. The labor minister extolled the role that skilled workers play nation – building. a. b. c. d.
expressed explored praised proclaimed
12. The baby lay placidly in bed and then closed its eyes. a. b. c. d.
weakly sleepily seriously calmly
13. A generation gap exists between the students and their teachers. a.
space
b. c. d.
distance twenty – five years misunderstanding
14. The suspicious villagers met the foreigners with hostility. a. b. c. d.
eagerness opposition friendliness open arms
15. The invention of the computer was a breakthrough in science. a. b. c. d.
method technique accident advance
16. Affluent families enjoy the comforts provided by modern home appliances. a. b. c. d.
wealthy healthy thrifty influential
17. Psychologists say that some individuals exhibit strong idiosyncrasies. a. b. c. d.
foolishness indifference stupidity peculiarities
18. The dauntless men raided the enemy in their hideout. a. b. c. d.
countless outnumbered brave veteran
19. Due to the floating peso, the prices of prime commodities fluctuated very much. a. b. c. d.
increased changed decreased remained the same
20. The fishing village looked desolate after the typhoon. a. b. c. d.
deserted deprived haunted homely
21. At the lauriat a motley of Chinese dishes were served. a. b. c. d.
display sample variety basketball
22. The queen’s flawless complexion added to her regal beauty. a. b. c. d.
expensive colorful brunette perfect
23. The principal was happy because the students observed strict decorum during the convocation. a. b. c. d.
attention quietness good conduct punctuality
24. The hungry boy gobbled his lunch oblivious of his surroundings. a. b. c. d.
anxious unaware conscious mindful
25. The students clamored for a reduction of their tuition fees. a. b. c. d.
demanded fought demonstrated made a request
26. In an economic crisis, there is no time for frivolities. a. b. c. d.
visiting relatives listening to lecturers feeling sorry unimportant things
27. Many Filipino workers go abroad because they get a good remuneration there. a. b. c. d.
salary promotion housing treatment
28. South Africa’s apartheid policy maintains that whites should rule over the blacks. a. b. c. d.
colonial rule separation of race inferiority complex trade agreement
29. There was a disparity in the emperor’s treatment of the plebeians and the slaves. a. b. c. d.
equality dissimilarity likeness similarity
30. Pay for your books first and your expenses will be reimbursed later. a. b. c. d.
repaid increased recorded deducted
31. The decree on land reform emancipated the farmer from tenancy. a. b. c. d.
enslaved set free obligated captured
32. All Filipinos must face their country’s problems with fortitude. a.
complaints
b. c. d.
curiosity strength self - sacrifice
33. An overdose of depressants sent him into a deep lethargy. a. b. c. d.
slumber dream sleep apathy
34. A formidable team challenged our basketball champions. a. b. c. d.
superior lucky important brave
35. In many countries Richard Burton was acknowledged as a fine thespian. a. b. c. d.
painter singer actor pianist
36. The company records show a precipitous drop in sales for one quarter. a. b. c. d.
gradual abrupt steady staggered
37. The crowd did not agree with his ambiguous statement about gratitude. a. b. c. d.
wrong diplomatic blunt unclear
38. The young boy straddled his carabao and drove it across the green meadow. a. b. c. d.
drove lay on the back of sat with a leg on each side fed
39. The teacher likes Tom for his placid, undemanding ways. a. b. c. d.
easily pleased tame inactive candid
40. His initiative made him survive seemingly impossible odds. a. b. c. d.
ability ability ability ability
to to to to
do things without being told do many things at the same time get away follow directions
41. Enrique’s retort to his mother’s question shocked his father. a. b. c. d.
short answer sharp answer sweet answer simple answer
42. A wise dictum can guide a man’s actions and thoughts. a. b. c. d.
saying judgment argument authoritative statement
43. The manager was amazed at the speed in which the new employees worked. a. b. c. d.
surprised disgusted disappointed frightened
44. Mr. Villa’s dwindling income is barely enough to meet the needs of his growing family. a. b. c. d.
increasing decreasing improving steady
45. Mrs. Estrada’s temper rose when she saw the unkept rooms. a. b. c. d.
clean dirty tidy neat
46. The decrease in enrollment is the impact of the family – planning program introduced seven years ago. a. b. c. d.
effect pressure strike disadvantage
47. One of the most destructive forces of nature is the lightning, for it can kill people and burn crops. a. b. c. d.
important helpful harmful useful
48. It is impossible for the celebrity to attend both affairs since they are simultaneous. a. b. c. d.
at different times at the same time at a later time one time after another
49. It is no longer distressing to housekeep with such new, efficient gadgets in the kitchen. a. b. c. d.
small mechanical tools different kinds of species cooking utensils cookbooks
50. The inclusion of computer programming in various schools in the U.S. requires the manufacture of portable computers. a. b. c. d.
fixed to one place transported by truck easily carried cheap
51. That the earth is coming to an end is a prediction that causes some to raise an eyebrow. a. b. c. d.
prophecy conclusion false belief fact
52. The mayor ordered that the building blocking the path of the railway be demolished. a. b. c. d.
burned torn down piece by piece improved slowly destroyed
53. Her clumsiness in holding the silver made her escort feel uneasy throughout the dinner. a. b. c. d.
lack of grace dexterity expertness laziness
54. When she made a mistake, she was condemned by those she believed were her friends. a. b. c. d.
praised elated appreciated reprimanded
55. The hostess showed indifference to the babbling of her loquacious guest. a. b. c. d.
modest bold talkative aggressive
56. The inhabitants were dismayed to see the parched riverbed where they had often fished before. a. b. c. d.
dry shallow deep rich
57. The hunchback had to bear the jeers of the class. a. b. c. d.
encouragement praise mocking laughter kindness
58. She is genuinely interested in the welfare of the homeless and the needy. a. b. c. d.
artificially sincerely lovingly half - heartedly
59. If you do not want to wreck your life, keep away from drugs. a. b. c. d.
strengthen improve ruin beautify
60. The rebels were repelled by our men. a.
insulted
b. c. d.
driven back shocked welcomed
61. Birthdays and anniversaries are the few instances in which the whole family gathers together. a. b. c. d.
experiences occurring together examples accidents occasions
62. He was unmindful of things around him, for his eyes were glued to the beautiful woman in a bathing suit. a. b. c. d.
joined by use of glue fixed attentively pasted attached with a sticky substance
63. Friendship is the invisible link between two people sharing the same likes and dislikes. a. b. c. d.
not clearly seen unseen strong mutual
64. Children are discouraged from buying junk foods because these have little nutritional value. a. b. c. d.
rubbish cheap extravagant delicious
65. His chief asset is his baritone voice. a. b. c. d.
important part reward valuable quality strength
66. Defeat did not dampen her spirit, for she was tough. a. b. c. d.
make wet depress purify dry
67. The instructor assigned the smart student to consolidate our home – reading reports. a. b. c. d.
put together correct check condense
68. The instructor expounded the pros and cons of the issues for the students to ruminate on. a. b. c. d.
ponder digest refute accept
69. There is no difficulty in finding a role for a versatile actor. a. b. c.
old and respected hard – working and patient able to do many different things
d.
good – looking
70. The violent storm lasted for days, ruining millions worth of property. a. b. c. d.
severe loud exciting deep
71. The inclusion of computer programming in the schools revolutionized education. a. b. c. d.
rebelled against tradition brought about a big change hampered put an end to
72. The mushrooming of night spots is a menace to peace and order in the community. a. b. c. d.
help boast threat support
73. We cannot completely eradicate ignorance if our children continue to be truant and indifferent. a. b. c. d.
improve hate eliminate enhance
74. Frustrated for not winning the election, he sat morosely in a corner. a. b. c. d.
ill – humoredly unaffected contentedly comfortably
75. The teenagers were jubilant to see their matinee idol in person. a. b. c. d.
reluctant suspicious very happy hesitant
76. The ruthless employer not only reprimanded the errant employees but he sacked them. a. b. c. d.
merciless foolish understanding lazy
77. We cannot expect outstanding achievement from mediocre students. a. b. c. d.
intelligent ordinary smart talented
78. Those who drink large amounts of wine inevitably become alcoholic. a. b. c. d.
surely rarely perhaps someday
79. His brilliant speech showed that he had an exhaustive knowledge of the subject.
a. b. c. d.
limited tiresome little comprehensive
80. His weak character surfaces every time he succumbs to the whims of his unreasonably jealous wife. a. b. c. d.
rebels marvels yields delights
81. Her rebelliousness soon alienated her from her parents. a. b. c. d.
estranged strengthened endeared made her different
82. Your efforts to make him change his attitude are useless. He is incorrigible, and you know it. a. b. c. d.
steadfast stubborn beyond correction dull - witted
C. Instruction: One of the words in parenthesis is a synonym of the first word. 1.
opponent a. b. c.
2.
intelligible a. b. c.
3.
cultured refined pastoral
quandary a. b. c.
6.
dauntless shy timid
rustic a. b. c.
5.
vague comprehensible doubtful
valiant a. b. c.
4.
competitor friend associate
difficulty ease smoothness
obvious a. b.
confused clear
c. 7.
luscious a. b. c.
8.
unsavory acrid palatable
lofty a. b. c.
9.
mixed
depressed modest elevated
inevitable a. b. c.
inescapable questionable incidental
10. fabricate a. b. c.
demolish destroy construct
11. defray a. b. c.
satisfy refuse deny
12. acquit a. b. c.
pardon convict condemn
13. amity a. b. c.
disagreement brawl friendship
14. bleak a. b. c.
chilly cheerful bright
15. deprive a. b. c.
remove confer present
