5 Written Questions

1. adj: wrong, deceptive, untrue, erroneous, misinformed, fictitious, bogus
2. noun: respectfulness, obedience, submission, dutifulness
3. noun: fear, apprehension, dread, fright, unease, jitters
4. noun: stronghold, defense, fortification, guard, protector
5. adj: serious, severe, traumatic, grave, shocking, damaging

5 Matching Questions

1. precocious
2. detritus
3. dismal
4. lucid
5. cherish

1. a debris, wreckage, ruins, rubble
2. b verb: love, hold dear, admire, care for, look after, keep safe
3. c adjective: gloomy, melancholy, depressed, miserable, blue, down in the dumps
4. d talented beyond one's age, a prodigy, gifted
5. e adj: clear, intelligible, cogent, sharp, sane, straightforward

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. stuck between two undesirable options, problem
   1. dilemma
   2. demure
   3. enigma
   4. decry
2. adj: unknown, dubious, mysterious, concealed, hidden, unknown
   verb: mask, cloak, hide, conceal, block out, veil
   1. obsequious
   2. procure
   3. obscure
   4. anecdote
3. adj: outlying, on the edges, unimportant, nonessential, minor
   1. temperate
   2. pivotal
   3. ephemeral
   4. peripheral
4. silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; gloomy
   1. humane
   2. augment
   3. sullen
   4. benign
5. adj: shy, timid, lacking self-confidence, insecure, humble
   1. diffident
   2. deference
   3. vehement
   4. reticent

5 True/False Questions

1. affected → noun: passion, ardor, intensity, excitement, animation, energy, spirit

   True        False

2. pragmatic → adj: practical, matter of fact, businesslike, commonsensical

   True        False

3. stoic → verb: condemn, attack, criticize, denounce, slam

   True        False

4. rejuvenate → verb: revive, revitalize, breathe new life into, reawaken, pep up

   True        False

5. indolent → habitually lazy or inactive, lethargic, idle

   True        False