Random Word List 4


I. Which word comes closest in meaning?

1. Ersatz
a. Replacement; b. Prophecy
c. Wisdom; d. Counterfeit


2. Intrepid
a. Intriguing; b. Confusing
c. Bold; d. Intricate


3. Facile
a. Fragile; b. Tactful
c. Superficial; d. Artificial


4. Clemency
a. Calmness; b. Mercy
c. Respect; d. Bliss
5. Meretricious
a. False; b. Worthy
c. Meritorious; d. Deserving
6. Calumny 
a. Calamity; b. Backbiting
c. Adversity; d. Darkness
7. Delinquency 
a. Tendency; b. Fondness
c. Attraction; d. Negligence
8. Philanderer 
a. Spendthrift; b. Womaniser
c. Tactless; d.Generous
9. Somnolent
a. Solemn; b. Grim
c. Sleepy; d. Disinterested
10. Indelible
a. Unforgettable; b. Tasteless
c. Unintelligible d. Hazy
II. Name the opposite
1. Fastidious
a. Inefficient; b. Casual
c. Calm; d. Agitated
2. Mordant
a. Waspish; b. Bitter
c. Soothing; d. Light
3. Noxious
a. Healthy; b. Sanitary
c. Appealing; d. Smooth
4. Pert
a. Shy; b. Sober
c. Decadent; d. Old
5. Puny
a. Generous; b. Strong
c. Large; d. Rich
6. Sodden
a. Tidy b. Dry
c. Appealing; d. Energetic


7. Mortify
a. Help; b. Appreciate
c. Gratify; d. Encourage
8. Renege
a. End; b. Culminate
c. Fulfil; d. Commence


9. Truculent
a. Light; b. Colourful
c. Energetic; d. Peaceful
10. Phlegmatic
a. Emotional; b. Practical
c. Irrational; d. Generous


III . Spell them right



1. Marionate (Puppet)
2. Comliness (Beauty)
3. Dimunitive (Tiny)
4. Quiotic (Whimsical)
5. Reak (Stench)
6. Want (boast about)
7. Wear (Change course)
8. Vain (Blood vessel)
9. Mute (Debatable)
10. Loose (Fail to win)


ANSWERS
Section I 
1. d
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. d
8. b
9. c
10. a
Section II
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. c
8. c
9. d
10. a

Section III
1. Marionette
2. Comeliness
3. Diminutive
4. Quixotic
5. Reek
6. Vaunt
7. Veer
8. Vein
9. Moot
10. Lose