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Find the synonym of the following words.
79. Important
A) complex
B) secondary
C) detailed
D) significant
80. Stubborn
A) shy
B) obstinate
C) pliable
D) yielding
81. Accustomed
A) flexible
B) limp
C) stiff
D) used to
82. Stare
A) peep
B) pry
C) gaze
D) pause
83. Overdue
A) impending
B) punctual
C) prompt
D) delayed
84. Keen
A) slow
B) enthusiastic C) reluctant
D) apathetic
85. Duty
A) obligation
B) shade
C) period
D) native
86. Shorten
A) shrink
B) thrust
C) fling
D) shove
87. Firm
A) soft
B) solid
C) uneven
D) loose
88. Rubbish
A) scrap
B) crump
C) stone
D) litter
89. Peril
A) danger
B) secure
C) hole
D) safe
90. Flush
A) bruise
B) blush
C) rush
D) brush
91. Bring round
A) persuade
B) bring back
C) bring on
D) bring down
92. Bring forward
A) bring down B) bring up
C) bring round
D) suggest
93. Unattended
A) sluggish
B) heedless
C) alone
D) empty
94. Group
A) parcel
B) party
C) package
D) present
95. Task
A) lead
B) donation
C) summit
D) mission
96. Peak
A) bottom
B) summit
C) rear
D) front
97. Bump
A) jolt
B) piece
C) lump
D) handle
98. Command
A) urge
B) force
C) order
D) seize
99. Enterprise
A) hospitality
B) immunity
C) imagination
D) undertaking
100. Resident
A) confident
B) hesitant
C) incident
D) inhabitant
101. Identify
A) bump
B) throw in
C) catch
D) recognize
102. Beg
A) predict
B) implore
C) guess
D) oblige
103. Spell
A) native
B) period
C) shade
D) obligation
104. Delight
A) sadness
B) joy
C) calmness
D) gloom
105. Genuine
A) fake
B) counterfeit
C) false
D) authentic
106. Damage
A) mend
B) fix
C) incite
D) ravage
107. Use up
A) consume
B) stack
C) draw up
D) put by
108. Behavior
A) business
B) conduct
C) connection
D) container
109. Stationary
A) stationery
B) portable
C) mobile
D) still
110. Walk over
A) wash up
B) defeat
C) keep away
D) waver
111. Praise
A) blame
B) commend
C) censure
D) criticize
112. Mystery
A) coherent
B) enigma
C) curious
D) reverse
113. Stop
A) cease
B) eliminate
C) commence
D) commend
114. Respect
A) esteem
B) belief
C) scorn
D) contempt
115. Splendid
A) terrible
B) dreadful
C) awful
D) marvelous
116. Exhausted
A) anxious
B) worn-out
C) cheerful
D) vigorous
117. Sway
A) river
B) shudder
C) ruin
D) swing
118. Widespread
A) Infrequent
B) scarce
C) prevalent
D) rare
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119. Defect
A) advantage
B) clash
C) decay
D) drawback
120. Force
A) oblige
B) eliminate
C) halt
D) liberate
121. Talkative
A) Know-all
B) scrupulous
C) chatty
D) fastidious
122. Precious
A) Enormous
B) vigorous
C) gorgeous
D) valuable
123. Profession
A) celebration B) restoration
C) attention
D) occupation
124. Contrary
A) customary
B) conflict
C) common
D) opposite
125. Unpredictable
A) constant
B) steady
C) dense
D) volatile
126. Row
A) contest
B) argument
C) chat
D) quiz
127. Hug
A) embrace
B) push
C) stab
D) poke
128. Ban
A) prohibit
B) produce
C) create
D) happen
129. Sign
A) truth
B) trace
C) truce
D) trunk
130. Brag
A) enrage
B) boast
C) madden
D) infuriate
131. Disagreement
A) poise
B) conflict
C) harmony
D) stamina
132. Enormous
A) tidy
B) shoddy
C) mini
D) huge
133. Hang on
A) rely on
B) hold on
C) keep on
D) count on
134. Take away
A) spread
B) distribute
C) hand over
D) remove
135. Outcome
A) arrival
B) exit
C) result
D) commence
136. Sufficient
A) fake
B) unreal
C) adequate
D) rare
137. Maintenance
A) heritage
B) racket
C) alimony
D) extortion
138. Material
A) supervision B) substance
C) superstition D) surface
139. Run down
A) turn over
B) run over
C) find out
D) criticize
140. Fling
A) let in
B) hold
C) hurl
D) seize
141. Temporary
A) provisional B) permanent
C) constant
D) enduring
142. Go off
A) spoil
B) break
C) clear up
D) rest
143. Remedy
A) gift
B) argument
C) reward
D) cure
144. Seldom
A) rarely
B) frequently
C) regularly
D) often
145. Ban
A) produce
B) prohibit
C) create
D) happen
146. Raw
A) rotten
B) tough
C) moldy
D) uncooked
147. Lucrative
A) crucial
B) fragile
C) profitable
D) decisive
148. Discover
A) carry out
B) sort out
C) find out
D) bring out
149. Simply
A) merely
B) actually
C) usually
D) frequently
150. Classify
A) tie up
B) sort out
C) stir up
D) tear up
151. Devious
A) scornful
B) liberal
C) honest
D) crooked
152. Stress
A) omit
B) emphasize
C) leave out
D) ignore
153. Contaminate
A) renovate
B) mend
C) purify
D) pollute
154. Timetable
A) scheme
B) plot
C) schedule
D) minutes
155. Slowly
A) briefly
B) gradually
C) deeply
D) mainly
156. Harm
A) Peril
B) trouble
C) damage
D) rush
157. Incidentally
A) far away
B) in any case
C) by the way
D) in my opinion
158. Summit
A) rear
B) bottom
C) peak
D) front
159. Skin
A) peel
B) pip
C) seed
D) stone
160. Walk out
A) leave
B) lay out
C) work out
D) burst out
161. Glimmer
A) darken
B) shimmer
C) slit
D) shelter
162. Goods
A) legacy
B) heritage
C) possessions D) patrimony
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Find the antonym of the following words written in capitals:
1.
He was an HONEST man.
A) liar
B) good
C) bad
D) truthful
E) wonderful
2.
The climate of Great Britain is MILD.
A) difficult
B) strong
C) severe
D) bad
E) good
3.
She was afraid to walk FARTHER as she knew her life was in danger.
A) mother
B) out near
C) near
D) nearer
E) away
4.
If you know one FOREIGN language it will be easier for you to
learn the second one.
A) local
B) modern
C) popular
D) old
E) native
5.
Tom’s father was a CRUEL man.
A) honest
B) kind
C) funny
D) serious
E) light
6.
It seemed to her that he was very DECENT.
A) dishonest
B) be tired of
C) fat
D) handsome
E) unhealthy
7.
I opened the door and saw a DECEASED man.
A) weak
B) sick
C) invisible
D) new born
E) old
8.
Tom is very LAZY. He doesn’t like to do anything.
A) modest
B) modern
C) clever
D) energetic
E) nervous
9.
My sister is very SERIOUS.
A) energetic
B) polite
C) kind
D) intelligent
E) light-minded
10. Mr. Brown decided TO PROTECT that young man.
A) to help
B) to accuse
C) to care
D) to shout
E) to criticize
11. He lives A LONG WAY FROM his school.
A) far
B) near
C) late
D) behind
E) in front of
12. Such trees grow only in the countries the climate of which is hot
and DAMP.
A) cold
B) cool
C) dry
D) sunny
E) windy
13. The boy was PUNISHED and he couldn’t go to play with his friends.
A) encouraged
B) beaten
C) defended
D) invited
E) overcome
14. In the 18th century England SEIZED many colonies in the old and
new word.
A) captured
B) freed
C) occupied
D) lost
E) gained
15. Father said that he could STAY AT home and work in the garden.
A) leave
B) live
C) be
D) leave for
E) go into
16. At present all kinds of specialists need FOREIGN languages for
their work.
A) old
B) different
C) native
D) several
E) many
17. I wish you PROSPERITY.
A) success
B) good luck
C) happiness
D) poverty
E) riches
18. She was quite ALONE among them.
A) single
B) only
C) adapted
D) distant
E) separate
19. The FOREIGNERS were very amused when they saw this palace.
A) guests
B) farmers
C) natives
D) neighbors
E) reporters
20. Emily was in BAD temper.
A) large
B) great
C) excellent
D) narrow
E) miserable
21. The day before yesterday I WENT TO SEE my sick grandmother.
A) came in
B) visited
C) left
D) called on
E) invited
22. Her character is very MILD.
A) gentle
B) angry
C) difficult
D) rude
E) bad
23. The British seem to like their weather as it is ISLAND weather.
A) isolated
B) light
C) mild
D) difficult
E) continental
24. I think it is a LEGAL party as it has been functioning for a long time.
A) lawful
B) possible
C) illegal
D) illiterate
E) important
25. My mother was a KIND person.
A) cruel
B) good-natured
C) nice
D) bad
E) merry
26. About one million Welshmen still speak NATIVE language.
A) original
B) natural
C) folk
D) other
E) foreign
27. MODERN factories have sprung up around the city.
A) small
B) new
C) out of date
D) fresh
E) bad
28. The Welsh ARE FULL OF idealism and good humor.
A) complete
B) whole
C) weak
D) lack
E) empty
29. When he was nine, he ENTERED the gymnasium and became an
excellent student.
A) finished
B) got
C) went away
D) came
E) completed
30. She likes GETTING letters but dislikes writing them.
A) receiving
B) taking
C) sending
D) reading
E) finding
31. There are many ANCIENT cities in Turkey.
A) big
B) old
C) fashionable
D) modern
E) beautiful
32. There’s a DEEP lake between these two villages.
A) shallow
B) charming
C) good-looking
D) handsome
E) unpleasant
33. Our traditions are very ANCIENT and our people are proud of them.
A) present
B) old
C) modern
D) real
E) young
34. I didn’t know she was so LEARNED.
A) well read
B) bookish
C) accomplished
D) plain
E) ignorant
35. One day my brother told the story to one of his FRIENDS.
A) advisers
B) enemies
C) assistants
D) backers
E) patrons
36. Nobody knew he was leaving the country; only Anne knew the
TRUTH.
A) loyalty
B) honor
C) belief
D) lie
E) light
37. Why did they TURN him OUT?
A) dismiss
B) employ
C) refuse
D) free
E) examine
38. This is a SHARP knife.
A) new
B) slow
C) blue
D) dull
E) old
39. The train LEAVES ON TIME.
A) is late
B) is slow
C) is fast
D) express train
E) is before time
40. Tom DUG OUT his money and ran away.
A) burned
B) broke
C) forgot
D) carried
E) buried
41. I’m sorry to trouble you, but could you LEND me some sugar?
A) take
B) borrow
C) land
D) buy
E) show
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42. Is service INCLUDED?
A) involved
B) embraced
C) urged
D) excluded
E) improved
43. You spoke very RUDELY to him.
A) slowly
B) politely
C) quickly
D) warmly
E) sharply
44. I told him about my plan and he at once AGREED.
A) adored
B) admitted
C) affected
D) rejected
E) appointed
45. At first he HESITATED but we insisted on his telling the truth.
A) was in two minds
B) was sure
C) was surprised
D) was glad
E) was offended
46. The number of champions in Russia is INCREASING from day to
day.
A) improving
B) decreasing
C) raising
D) brightening
E) widening
47. During his long voyage Darwin studied DIFFERENT plants and
animals in all parts of the world.
A) various
B) all kinds of
C) strange
D) identical
E) other
48. - Mother what is a FATHERLAND; is it the land belonging to my
father?
- Oh, no honey, it is the land of your birth.
A) powerful state
B) government
C) native country
D) settlement
E) father’s land
49. They ACCEPTED the invitation.
A) accused
B) admitted
C) refused
D) invited
E) consented
50. Everything, INCLUDING herself, was black and white.
A) comprising
B) embracing
C) entering
D) excluding
E) stimulating
51. I heard him speaking but was too tired to listen to him and
CONCENTRATE.
A) solve
B) relax
C) release
D) rebuild
E) resign
52. He was rather RUDE to me last night.
A) savage
B) brutal
C) violent
D) polite
E) ruthless
53. They always go to school TOGETHER.
A) with each other
B) separately
C) altogether
D) common
E) themselves
54. “Get me out of this”, was the FEEBLE reply.
A) wise
B) polite
C) strong
D) weak
E) useful
55. Mr. Mott LANDED at Harwich an hour ahead of the expedition
ship in the ship’s helicopter.
A) grounded
B) took off
C) put down
D) speeded
E) lacked
56. My friend stopped his car and asked me to HOP IN.
A) jump in
B) get out
C) give in
D) take from
E) keep out
57. It is said that a large army of young Canadians LONGS FOR
knowledge, but it is not easy to obtain it with the heavy cost of
education.
A) dislikes
B) desires
C) craves
D) looks for
E) achieves
58. Many believed that Marlborough, the English commander, was
simply PROLONGING the war for his own profit and glory.
A) shortening
B) continuing
C) extending
D) supporting
E) denying
59. John Bull was described as a man of the gentleman farmer type,
good natured, but easily OFFENDED.
A) hurt
B) insulted
C) sick
D) understood
E) pleased
60. Rescue workers PULLED a man, and two children FROM this cold,
rushing water.
A) saved from
B) took out
C) pushed into
D) removed from
E) lifted up
61. I hope we get home before SUNSET.
A) sunshine
B) sunrise
C) sunshade
D) sunburst
E) sunbeam
62. I spent all my money on a new pair of boots. I understand it was
FOOLISH but I couldn’t stop myself from doing it.
A) nice
B) pleasant
C) realistic
D) clever
E) easy
63. The milk is delivered about 6 A.M so we have FRESH milk for
breakfast.
A) old
B) sound
C) specific
D) dirty
E) sour
64. His work was NOT INTERESTING.
A) dull
B) bright
C) troublesome
D) full
E) difficult
65. “Yes, yes!”, she CRIED. “I understand you don’t love me”
A) shouted
B) asked
C) wondered
D) whispered
E) answered
66. Can you tell me how to get to the PUBLIC Library?
A) national
B) wide
C) common
D) mutual
E) private
67. All of the foreign members are OUTSTANDING people.
A) prominent
B) exceptional
C) ordinary
D) proud
E) educated
68. His brother was a BRAVE soldier.
A) courageous
B) coward
C) heartless
D) clever
E) noble
69. The INVISIBLE Man tells Dr. Camps about his adventures.
A) Blind
B) Noisy
C) Strange
D) Visible
E) Famous
70. He WENT ON smoking, though I asked him.
A) stopped
B) started
C) liked
D) kept on
E) continued
71. A great many people participated in the OPENING of the
conference.
A) closure
B) beginning
C) failure
D) discussion
E) permission
72. The Thames is a short river but it is wide and DEEP.
A) small
B) shallow
C) long
D) great
E) big
73. Having PASSED his exams he began to look for a job.
A) taken
B) failed in
C) sun burnt
D) fought
E) proved
74. She was ACCEPTED as secretary for an American Company.
A) accused
B) accomplished
C) acquired
D) announced
E) rejected
75. Percy Dixon’s face turned RED with anger.
A) mad
B) black
C) ashamed
D) tortured
E) pale
76. All the students INCLUDING Duncan will take part in coming
football match.
A) from
B) besides
C) except
D) within
E) with
77. Money which is spent on education and health now is an
investment for the FUTURE.
A) tuition
B) present
C) delight
D) past
E) world
78. His parents were DIVORCED before his birth.
A) engaged
B) married
C) accused
D) accustomed
E) used
79. His parents were very RELIGIOUS and the boy had to sing at
church services.
A) devoted
B) faithful
C) reluctant
D) atheistic
E) competent
80. The airport is A LONG WAY FROM the centre of the city.
A) far from
B) not far from
C) in the distance
D) remote
E) distant
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