1.
A. The funds were _______ for the construction of a new school.
B. The artist _______ images from different sources to create her collage.
a) appropriated
b) appreciated
c) expropriated
d) depreciated
2.
A. The puppy was a _______ creature, fitting in the palm of her hand.
B. The town’s main street was lined with _______ shops and cafes.
a) discriminative
b) definitive
c) indicative
d) diminutive
3.
A. The sound of the waves provided a _______ background noise at the beach.
B. She felt trapped in a _______ cycle of work and stress.
a) petulant
b) perpetual
c) peculiar
d) penitential
4.
A. He used a 3D printer to _______ a detailed model of a historical artifact.
B. The artist attempted to _______ the style of a famous painter in her own work.
a) implicate
b) complicate
c) replicate
d) indicate
5.
A. Her _______ tone indicated that she didn’t believe his excuse.
B. The comedian’s _______ remarks had the audience laughing.
a) scrupulous
b) sarcastic
c) drastic
d) elusive
6.
A. After years of struggling, she had an _______ about her true passion.
B. The character experienced an _______ that changed the course of the story.
a) epiphany
b) prophecy
c) veracity
d) melancholy
7.
A. The ceremony had a _______ atmosphere, honoring the fallen soldiers.
B. The judge’s face was _______ as she pronounced the sentence.
a) solidarity
b) soluble
c) solicit
d) solemn
8.
A. The company issued an _______ statement to address the customer complaints.
B. She sent an _______ email to her friend for forgetting their lunch appointment.
a) prophetic
b) anesthetic
c) poetic
d) apologetic
9.
A. The discovery of a new species was a _______ event for the scientific community.
B. The signing of the peace treaty marked a _______ turning point in history.
a) momentous
b) luminous
c) numerous
d) humorous
10.
A. She felt _______ about accepting the job offer because it meant moving away from her family.
B. The artist’s work evoked _______ emotions in viewers, both fascination and unease.
a) ambivalent
b) equivalent
c) resilient
d) indifferent
11.
A. The dark clouds and thunder were _______ signs of an approaching storm.
B. He had an _______ feeling that something terrible was about to occur.
a) ominous
b) omissible
c) contagious
d) spontaneous
12.
A. The fortune teller _______ that she would meet a tall, dark stranger.
B. The weather forecast _______ heavy rain for the weekend.
a) portrayed
b) withhold
c) unfold
d) foretold
13.
A. She was known for her _______ attitude towards people of different cultures and religions.
B. The school promoted a _______ environment where diversity was embraced.
a) vibrant
b) tolerant
c) relevant
d) fragrant
14.
A. She couldn’t help but feel _______ towards her ex-partner for betraying her trust.
B. The employees were _______ of the unequal distribution of bonuses.
a) resonant
b) resistant
c) resentful
d) regretful
15.
A. The mother bear was fiercely _______ of her cubs.
B. Wearing a helmet is important for _______ purposes while riding a bike.
a) reflective
b) protective
c) persuasive
d) restrictive
16.
A. The company was _______ exploiting its workers for maximum profit.
B. She made a _______ false statement in an attempt to deceive others.
a) blatantly
b) frantically
c) abundantly
d) elegantly
17.
A. He _______ displayed his affection for her by holding her hand in public.
B. The company was accused of _______ discriminating against certain employees.
a) covertly
b) alertly
c) expertly
d) overtly
18.
A. The view from the mountaintop was truly _______, with breathtaking scenery.
B. The music was so _______ that it brought tears to her eyes.
a) limber
b) mundane
c) unremarkable
d) sublime
19.
A. Only a select few were _______ to the details of the confidential agreement.
B. He wasn’t _______ to the company’s internal discussions.
a) privy
b) vivid
c) livid
d) divvy
20.
A. The court _______ the evidence insufficient to convict the defendant.
B. He _______ it necessary to apologize for his mistake.
a) deemed
b) disregarded
c) deemphasized
d) overlooked
————-
ANSWER
1. “Appropriated”
Taken or assigned for a particular purpose, often in a formal or authorized manner.
A. The funds were _______ for the construction of a new school.
B. The artist _______ images from different sources to create her collage.
a) appropriated
b) appreciated
c) expropriated
d) depreciated
2. “Diminutive”
Extremely small in size; indicating smallness or endearment.
A. The puppy was a _______ creature, fitting in the palm of her hand.
B. The town’s main street was lined with _______ shops and cafes.
a) discriminative
b) definitive
c) indicative
d) diminutive
3. “Perpetual”
Continuing indefinitely or indefinitely repeated; everlasting.
A. The sound of the waves provided a _______ background noise at the beach.
B. She felt trapped in a _______ cycle of work and stress.
a) petulant
b) perpetual
c) peculiar
d) penitential
4. “Replicate”
To duplicate, reproduce, or make an exact copy of something.
A. He used a 3D printer to _______ a detailed model of a historical artifact.
B. The artist attempted to _______ the style of a famous painter in her own work.
a) implicate
b) complicate
c) replicate
d) indicate
5. “Sarcastic”
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt, ridicule, or amusement.
A. Her _______ tone indicated that she didn’t believe his excuse.
B. The comedian’s _______ remarks had the audience laughing.
a) scrupulous
b) sarcastic
c) drastic
d) elusive
6. “Epiphany”
A sudden realization, understanding, or insight into something.
A. After years of struggling, she had an _______ about her true passion.
B. The character experienced an _______ that changed the course of the story.
a) epiphany
b) prophecy
c) veracity
d) melancholy
7. “Solemn”
Serious, formal, or dignified in manner or expression.
A. The ceremony had a _______ atmosphere, honoring the fallen soldiers.
B. The judge’s face was _______ as she pronounced the sentence.
a) solidarity
b) soluble
c) solicit
d) solemn
8. “Apologetic”
Expressing regret or remorse; showing or feeling sorry for a mistake or wrongdoing.
A. The company issued an _______ statement to address the customer complaints.
B. She sent an _______ email to her friend for forgetting their lunch appointment.
a) prophetic
b) anesthetic
c) poetic
d) apologetic
9. “Momentous”
Of great importance, significance, or consequence; having a lasting impact.
A. The discovery of a new species was a _______ event for the scientific community.
B. The signing of the peace treaty marked a _______ turning point in history.
a) momentous
b) luminous
c) numerous
d) humorous
10. “Ambivalent”
Having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes toward someone or something.
A. She felt _______ about accepting the job offer because it meant moving away from her family.
B. The artist’s work evoked _______ emotions in viewers, both fascination and unease.
a) ambivalent
b) equivalent
c) resilient
d) indifferent
11. “Ominous”
Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; foreboding.
A. The dark clouds and thunder were _______ signs of an approaching storm.
B. He had an _______ feeling that something terrible was about to occur.
a) ominous
b) omissible
c) contagious
d) spontaneous
12. “Foretell”
Predicte or tell in advance; prophesy.
A. The fortune teller _______ that she would meet a tall, dark stranger.
B. The weather forecast _______ heavy rain for the weekend.
a) portrayed
b) withhold
c) unfold
d) foretold
13. “Tolerant”
Willing to accept or tolerate the beliefs, behaviors, or opinions of others, even if different from one’s own.
A. She was known for her _______ attitude towards people of different cultures and religions.
B. The school promoted a _______ environment where diversity was embraced.
a) vibrant
b) tolerant
c) relevant
d) fragrant
14. “Resentful”
Feeling or expressing bitterness, indignation, or anger as a result of a perceived unfair treatment or wrongdoing.
A. She couldn’t help but feel _______ towards her ex-partner for betraying her trust.
B. The employees were _______ of the unequal distribution of bonuses.
a) resonant
b) resistant
c) resentful
d) regretful
15. “Protective”
Intended or designed to protect someone or something from harm, danger, or damage.
A. The mother bear was fiercely _______ of her cubs.
B. Wearing a helmet is important for _______ purposes while riding a bike.
a) reflective
b) protective
c) persuasive
d) restrictive
16. “Blatantly”
In a completely obvious and unashamed manner; without any attempt at concealment or subtlety.
A. The company was _______ exploiting its workers for maximum profit.
B. She made a _______ false statement in an attempt to deceive others.
a) blatantly
b) frantically
c) abundantly
d) elegantly
17. “Overtly”
Openly or publicly; without hiding or disguising one’s intentions or actions.
A. He _______ displayed his affection for her by holding her hand in public.
B. The company was accused of _______ discriminating against certain employees.
a) covertly
b) alertly
c) expertly
d) overtly
18. “Sublime”
Of such excellence, beauty, or grandeur as to inspire awe or admiration.
A. The view from the mountaintop was truly _______, with breathtaking scenery.
B. The music was so _______ that it brought tears to her eyes.
a) limber
b) mundane
c) unremarkable
d) sublime
19. “Privy”
Having knowledge of something private or secret; sharing in the knowledge of something.
A. Only a select few were _______ to the details of the confidential agreement.
B. He wasn’t _______ to the company’s internal discussions.
a) privy
b) vivid
c) livid
d) divvy
20. “Deem”
To judge, consider, or regard in a specified way.
A. The court _______ the evidence insufficient to convict the defendant.
B. He _______ it necessary to apologize for his mistake.
a) deemed
b) disregarded
c) deemphasized
d) overlooked
