5 Written Questions

1. (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
2. any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer
3. dig up; unearth; OP. inter
4. long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
5. notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth

5 Matching Questions

1. capacious
2. pantomime
3. n equestrian
4. n fawning
5. n insidious

1. a treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
2. b courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness
3. c spacious
4. d acting without dialogue; V.
5. e rider on horseback; ADJ.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
   1. n modicum
   2. abolish
   3. n abut
   4. n acetic
2. able to see differences; discerning; prejudiced; N. discrimination
   1. indentation
   2. discriminating
   3. aromatic
   4. incompatible
3. pertaining to soil deposits left by running water
   1. oculist
   2. partial
   3. alluvial
   4. n marsupial
4. (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology
   1. epic
   2. n stem
   3. abject
   4. s dart
5. crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
   1. n hurtle
   2. n hirsute
   3. n sage
   4. forte

5 True/False Question

1. s submerge → strange; eccentric; deviating from the normal
   

   True        False

2. effeminate → conclusion; concluding part
   

   True        False

3. n sluggard → wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
   

   True        False

4. n jaundiced → lacking in spirit
   

   True        False

5. n salient → prominent; projecting beyond a line; conspicuous; Ex. salient features
   

   True        False