Build your Vocabulary

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