1. We should never be APATHETIC towards other people 11.

Never trust an INSIDIOUS person because youll

for we have a social responsibility to fulfill. never know what goes on in his mind.
1. indifferent 1. honest
2. concern 2. treacherous
3. generous 3. loyal
4. worried 4. trustworthy
2. A good leader should be COGNIZANT of the numerous 12. Jessica is an IRASCIBLE girl who frequently has
issues that affect his constituents. tantrums.
1. aware 1. impatient
2. uninformed 2. cheerful
3. confused 3. hot-tempered
4. idealistic 4. jolly
3. Always be careful not to issue any DISPARAGING 13. Charmaines DEPORTMENT is highly commendable.
remarks against other people. 1. belief
1. praising 2. behavior
2. confusing 3. intelligence
3. damaging 4. competence
4. discouraging 14. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up
4. Flowers are EPHEMERAL; they bloom yet wither in a riches in Heaven and not to be obsessed with MUNDANE
week or so later. things.
1. shrivel 1. temporary
2. long lasting 2. worldly
3. beautiful 3. insignificant
4. short-lived 4. important
5. A FASTIDIOUS person will never find true happiness. 15. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from apart
1. simple because she is MYOPIC.
2. choosy 1. cross-eyed
3. greedy 2. eagle-eye
4. contented 3. farsighted
6. The Ortega Center is filled with GARGANTUAN 4. nearsighted
buildings, some having up to 50 floors. 16. Regina, being a child of three, is OBLIVIOUS to the
1. crowded world around her.
2. old and weak 1. careful
3. first class 2. carefree
4. gigantic 3. aware
7. Nobody liked HAUGHTY Monty who kept bragging 4. unmindful
about his riches. 17. The IMPUDENT child was scolded for answering back
1. arrogant to older people.
2. foolish 1. respectful
3. respectable 2. honorable
4. dependable 3. clever
8. The corrupt policeman was discharged from service 4. rude
due to his IGNOMINIOUS act of accepting bribes. 18. The PIQUANT mouse was able to find its way out of
1. honorable the maze in a short while.
2. disrespectable 1. dumb
3. unwanted 2. clever
4. unremarkable 3. small
9. Man can never be OMNISCIENT like God. 4. unusual
1. all-knowing 19. Sherlock Holmes is a famous SLEUTH.
2. logical 1. adventurer
3. immortal 2. scientist
4. miraculous 3. detective
10. Spores are INFINITESIMAL reproductive units of 4. criminal
fungi and lower plants. 20. A PRUDENT person is not easily deceived.
1. invisible 1. loyal
2. interesting 2. careless
3. microscopic 3. wise
4. large 4. foolish

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21. Spare the rod and spoil the child is a common 31. The Queen of the night dances VIVACIOUSLY.
APHORISM. 1. lively
1. slogan 2. awkward
2. battle cry 3. kindly
3. proverb 4. sweetly
4. motto 32. She looks UNKEMPT with her wavy course hair falling
22. Surgeons should be METICULOUS especially when freely from her back.
performing operations. 1. pretty
1. careful 2. neat
2. carless 3. prim and proper
3. strict 4. untidy
4. lenient 33. The room is TOPSY-TURVY, as if a hurricane just
23. For ENMITY and hate are contrary to friendship and passed through.
concord. 1. disorderly
1. agreement 2. destroyed
2. mutual hatred 3. orderly
3. confusion 4. clean
4. division 34. It is now PLAUSIBLE to say that someday,
24. The Filipinos FORTITUDE is the reason why he interplanetary travel will no longer be impossible.
seldom complains. 1. reasonable
1. endurance 2. unusual
2. peace-loving 3. illogical
3. discontent 4. extraordinary
4. satisfaction 35. Mindy RUMMAGED through the chest of old clothes
25. Poverty should never be viewed as an IMPEDIMENT for something usable to donate.
towards attaining good education. 1. searched through
1. reason 2. wandered through
2. way 3. passed through
3. link 4. scattered
4. obstruction 36. Diskettes and CDs are becoming OBSOLETE.
26. The students were UPBRAIDED for misbehaving 1. recycled
during assembly. 2. refurbished
1. praised 3. updated
2. honored 4. outdated
3. scolded 37. To AUGMENT the policemens income the
4. stopped government allowed them to take part-time jobs.
27. URBANE people are appalled by rude behavior. 1. increase
1. well-mannered 2. contribute
2. ill-mannered 3. limit
3. modern 4. remove
4. rich 38. A persons reputation is very important so be very
28. Clowns are never VAPID but the sick usually are. careful not to CALUMNIATE anybody.
1. lively and energetic 1. embarrass
2. lacking spirit and liveliness 2. abuse
3. clumsy 3. tease
4. funny 4. slander
29. The client was asked to verify the VERACITY of the 39. The footprints were EFFACED when the floor was
statement of accounts issued. mopped.
1. accuracy 1. printed
2. discrepancy 2. erased
3. redundancy 3. deformed
4. mistake 4. developed
30. Some people believe that Balete Drive is haunted 40. The plane OVERSHOT the runway and landed on a
because a WRAITH of a woman appears there. ditch.
1. shadow 1. passed through
2. statue 2. passed by
3. reflection 3. went beyond
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41. A special group in the police force is believe to be 51. Only a RUFFIAN could do such a heinous act of killing
engage in FURTIVE activities. a helpless child.
1. illegal 1. an insane person
2. suspicious 2. a brutal person
3. unusual 3. a lovable person
4. secret 4. a confuse person
42. The Defense presented its case to the jury in a 52. The kitten will need to WEAN off of its mothers milk
TRENCHANT manner. and start drinking out of a bowl.
1. legalistic 1. get used to
2. dignified 2. develop hatred for
3. cautious 3. free from dependence
4. vague 4. make more dependent
43. Pills insensitivity has created ANIMOSITY to the 53. There is no PANACEA that will solve our financial
workers demands. difficulty.
1. distrust 1. cure-all
2. hostility 2. answer
3. fear 3. paradox
4. distance 4. criteria
44. The baffled owner ACQUIESCED to the workers 54. Business, like life, is much too extensive and
demands. LEQUESCENT to be wholly contained.
1. opposed 1. structured
2. reacted 2. changeable
3. agreed 3. complicated
4. resisted 4. confusing
45. The recommendation of the wage council is 55. Lorenzo Ruiz refused to RENOUNCE his faith even
REPUGNANT to the employers. though he knew he would suffer martyrdom.
1. acceptable 1. permeate
2. objectionable 2. abandon
3. beneficial 3. announce
4. degrading 4. reconcile
46. Sanctuaries for wildlife have DWINDLED alarmingly 56. Raul and Malate are known for its BOHEMIAN
in the last decade. lifestyle and tourist attractions.
1. disappeared 1. stylish
2. changed 2. conventional
3. decreased 3. unconventional
4. deteriorated 4. complacent
47. Recklessness always entails JEOPARDY. 57. Everyone was looking for an EMINENT professor.
1. danger 1. topmost
2. crisis 2. welcome
3. apprehension 3. distinguished
4. control 4. classy
48. PUNCTUALITY is imposed in this office. 58. Robin had no sense of TREPIDATION on spiders.
1. being cheerful 1. reservation
2. being courteous 2. fear
3. being on time 3. depravity
4. being efficient 4. logistics
49. Teenagers are easily SUSCEPTIBLE to peer 59. Hes a good doctor but instead of working in a big
influence. hospital, he OPTS to practice his profession in remote
1. flexible areas.
2. inspired 1. tries
3. dependable 2. decides
4. inclined 3. chooses
50. He submitted a GROTESQUE artwork that nobody in 4. starts
the class could relate to. 60. The managers SORDID plan is to steal the money.
1. different 1. dirty
2. weird 2. vulgar
3. beautiful 3. weird
4. colorful 4. bizarre

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61. They say love is like a fireworks, a FLEETING 71. The search for a CONSORT for the heiress of the
moment. throne ended happily.
1. shiny 1. escort
2. unforgettable 2. body guard
3. brief 3. husband
4. remarkable 4. prince
62. Calvin RESOLVED to act more wisely next time. 72. Miss Sabinas employer offered to DEFRAY the cost
1. promised of her trip to Hong Kong.
2. hoped 1. provide for the payment of
3. decided 2. charge
4. consented 3. turn side
63. The women reported that the diamonds snatched from 4. reduce
here were GENIUNE. 73. The United Kingdom Government DECAPITATED
1. valuable three criminals in March, 1996.
2. real 1. hang
3. imitation 2. imprisoned
4. synthetic 3. beheaded
64. Myla loves to eat a PRODIGIOUS amount of home- 4. release
made bread. 74. The zigzag road is PERILOUS to small vehicles.
1. tiny 1. dangerous
2. moderate 2. suitable
3. huge 3. good
4. slight 4. attractive
65. Her EXEMPLARY performance was mentioned in the 75. His FLAMBOYANT personality easily attracts the girls
meeting. in their neighborhood.
1. effort 1. exotic
2. effective 2. hot
3. outstanding 3. magnetic
4. ineffective 4. exuberant
66. The post is TILTED; please straighten it. 76. The DPWH secretary obeyed the presidents order in
1. sloping a COMPLAISANT manner.
2. high 1. complaint
3. adjustable 2. make perfect
4. level 3. obliging
67. The unions GRIEVANCE committee met with the 4. making up for
school directors to protest the teachers dismissal. 77. The main protagonist acted out the part with great
1. retirement ELAN.
2. personnel 1. enthusiasm and style
3. scholarship 2. great pride
4. complaint 3. memorized dialogs
68. A breathe of fresh air and a change of MILIEU is what 4. supervised movements
you need to regain your health. 78. Japanese CUISINE is now famous in Manila.
1. diet 1. fast food
2. exercise 2. chefs
3. environment 3. restaurant
4. medicine 4. style of cooking
69. The lawyer was accused of trying to MULCT his client 79. He dismissed the comment of his immediate superior
of his legacy. about him with BLITHE disregard.
1. swindle 1. cheerful indifference
2. avenge 2. heavy heart
3. appease 3. misgiving
4. suggest 4. deep regret
70. Mrs. Compo cannot keep her COMPLICITY in this 80. When Lea was asked to sing, she did not FALTER in
secret affair very long. front of a huge crowd.
1. complication 1. hesitate
2. involvement 2. pretend
3. comprise 3. give in
4. conspiracy 4. give on

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81. A dash of baby powder and a red lipstick enhanced 91. Installing the big, heavy logo of the company at the
the beauty of her VISAGE. 25th floor of the buildings faade is a HERCULEAN task.
1. lips 1. problematic
2. face 2. easy
3. personality 3. arduous
4. projection 4. lucrative
82. His long journey ended up in a HAMLET at the foot of 92. Smoking inside a church would be a PROFANE act.
a great mountain. 1. respectful
1. small settlement 2. irreverent
2. remote barrio 3. modest
3. waterless community 4. illegal
4. prosperous village 93. Veronica doesnt like to FLAUNT her knowledge, but
83. The beautiful FACADE of the building elicited we all know that she is smarter than the rest of us.
admirations from the guests. 1. displays ostentatiously
1. front 2. wears with style
2. lobby 3. unbuttons openly
3. decoration 4. pulls upward
4. paintings 94. The education of her children is PARAMOUNT to her
84. Being the SCION of a wealthy patriarch, the family plan.
enjoys a good life. 1. supreme
1. relative 2. attentive
2. descendant 3. desired
3. family 4. needed
4. servant 95. Her IMMACULATE image was destroyed by the latest
85. The impressive lighting produced different HUES on rumors about her that circulated in the social media.
her photograph. 1. beautiful
1. colors or shades 2. protected
2. shadows 3. admirable
3. reflections 4. spotless
4. impressions 96. His boss appeared to be in an AFFABLE mood that
86. One SYMPTON of H-fever is nose-bleeding. Albert decided to ask for a raise.
1. symbol 1. agreeable
2. caused 2. cheerful
3. sign 3. courteous
4. pain 4. uncertain
87. Early in the morning, the children FROLIC at the white 97. Many people are SYBARITE they spent their money
sand of the famous beach in Boracay. in nothing, in end, they are nothing.
1. sunbathe 1. contented
2. play cheerfully 2. thrifty
3. take pictures 3. self-indulgent
4. crawl 4. not conscious
88. The latest memo from the HR department ELICITED 98. Bill is saving his money so he can SPLURGE on his
invectives from the employees. vacation.
1. annoyed 1. deposited immediately
2. insulted 2. gave generously
3. evoked 3. spent extravagantly
4. accepted 4. invested on
89. Her IMPECCABLE manners draw out admiration and 99. The OFFICIOUS sales clerk turned down a client after
inspirations from her female co-workers. knowing that the person came from miserable family.
1. demure 1. insincere
2. charming 2. authorized
3. exciting 3. arrogant
4. flawless 4. unconcerned
90. Because the museum is so PALATIAL in size, one 100. The newly-crowned Miss Universe BASKS in the
needs at least two days to view all of the exhibits. light of international recognition.
1. architectural modern 1. wonders
2. Spanish-styled 2. smiles
3. ancestral home 3. receives
4. spacious 4. wallows

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101. The LOQUACIOUS little bird was stationed at the 111. How Joey emerged alive from the tragic incident in
lobby of the hotel to greet the guests. which is nobody is expected to survive is something the
1. crooning authorities cannot FATHOM.
2. beautiful 1. believe
3. talkative 2. establish
4. colorful 3. explain
102. In Feng Shui, having a water feature in front of the 4. comprehend
house is considered AUSPICIOUS. 112. The management and the employees union reached
1. conducive to success a DEADLOCK in the on-going negotiation.
2. very lucky 1. decision
3. a good sign 2. standstill
4. imperative 3. compromise
103. He was LAMBASTED for his stand on same 4. breakthrough
marriage. 113. Each one of the eight wonders of the world has its
1. praised highly own PECULIAR features.
2. criticized harshly 1. similar
3. blamed quickly 2. distinctive
4. reprimanded sternly 3. mysterious
104. Unhappy with too much VITRIOL in her office, Virgie 4. unexpected
decided to resign and put up her own business instead. 114. At the movies conclusion, there was a BESTIAL
1. politics scene that ended with the beheading of the bad guy.
2. criticism 1. frightening
3. pressure 2. violent
4. gossips 3. shocking
105. The attorney wanted to EXPEDITE the process 4. threatening
because her client was becoming impatient. 115. The mental DURESS of the unrelenting interrogation
1. accelerate caused the suspect to break down sobbing.
2. evaluate 1. pressure
3. reverse 2. state
4. justify 3. condition
106. Having never held a snake before, the girl was very 4. health
TIMID at handling the creature. 116. We were afraid to sit in the chairs because they
1. careful looked so OPULENT.
2. scared 1. arrogant
3. happy 2. unfriendly
4. excited 3. wealthy
107. The speech delivered by the speaker was very 4. unapproachable
APPOSITE. 117. The mans WINSOME grin put the woman at ease.
1. relevant 1. forceful
2. impertinent 2. beautiful
3. factual 3. magical
4. plain 4. appealing
108. The youngster apologized for their OBTRUSION in 118. He ENDURE the pain after being rejected by his one
the conversations of the elders. true love.
1. disbelief 1. sacrifice
2. eavesdropping 2. take
3. reaction 3. release
4. interference 4. ignore
109. Even when the emergency room was packed with 119. Because of the PAUCITY of our oil supply, we need
patients, the staff remained PLACID and did their duties. to seek out other fuel resources.
1. beautiful 1. scarcity
2. flowing 2. limitless
3. serene 3. intensity
4. exciting 4. diversity
110. I resent your INSOLENT manners of talking. 120. The comedians jokes were EGREGIOUS to many in
1. inappropriate the audience.
2. docile 1. deliberate
3. candid 2. unimaginable
4. disrespectful 3. offensive
4. unlawful

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121. Jordan was being CHURLISH a while ago when he 131. The director was EXASPERATED by his employees
told Tracy about being fat. conduct.
1. arrogant 1. irritated
2. unfriendly 2. insulted
3. rude 3. ridiculed
4. childish 4. flattered
122. The dog was LEERY of the man with the large stick. 132. The jury rejected the attorneys CONJECTURE
1. scared because of a lack of evidence.
2. angry 1. principle
3. suspicious 2. ideas
4. hesitant 3. speculation
123. The children hate wearing uniforms to school and 4. lecture
view the dress code as an ANATHEMA. 133. BAFFLED by her sons hostile behavior, Jane
1. curse scheduled an appointment with a family therapist.
2. charm 1. worried
3. bad luck 2. confused
4. remedy 3. explicate
124. The resolute PROPONENT of the gender advocacy 4. construe
program raised several controversial issues. 134. The President UNDERSCORED her commitment in
1. defender protecting the constitutional rights of people.
2. critics 1. affirmed
3. beneficiary 2. compromised
4. head 3. explained
125. In contrast to petroleum prices, the increase in prices 4. stressed
of livestock is NOMINAL. 135. The prince SPURRED his horse and rode down the
1. attractive avenue at a gallop.
2. incomparable 1. enticed
3. unreasonable 2. stimulated
4. insignificant 3. favored
126. Public officials must be CIRCUMSPECT in all their 4. forced
actions. 136. The old man drinks warm milk to QUELL his upset
1. impressive stomach.
2. matured 1. remove
3. sincere 2. pacify
4. prudent 3. disperse
127. The people got INDIGNANT over the attempt to 4. stop
cover up the public officials questionable transactions. 137. Their approach to the problem has been
1. angry VINDICATED by the positive results.
2. dismayed 1. condemn
3. doubtful 2. hold
4. disappointed 3. neglect
128. The committee spent many hours STREAMLINING 4. clear
the procedures and rules of the new game. 138. Drug addiction is considered a MENACE to society.
1. interpreting 1. threat
2. discussing 2. burden
3. analyzing 3. curse
4. simplifying 4. challenge
129. The new laws are PREPOSTEROUS and will not 139. James is very CORDIAL talking to his grandparents.
solve the real crime issue. 1. aloof
1. absurd 2. polite
2. insufficient 3. obedient
3. common 4. surly
4. unacceptable 140. After their marriage, Ben found out that his wife was
130. The supervisors remark PRECIPITATED the a VIXEN.
workers anger. 1. dishonest
1. concealed 2. quarrelsome
2. heightened 3. boastful
3. triggered 4. benevolent
4. disregard

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after their team won the game. offensive lyrics from his new song.
1. happy 1. decrease
2. moderate 2. permit
3. passionate 3. remove
4. noisy 4. negotiate
142. There is an ALTERCATION going on between the 152. Marcia put her clothes, shampoo and slippers in a
teacher and principal in the office. KEISTER and she looks ready in her 5 days trip in Cebu.
1. dispute 1. vessel
2. competition 2. box
3. settlement 3. suitcase
4. jealousy 4. shoulder bag
143. Because John is such a FICKLE man, he will 153. STIPULATE in your constitution and by-laws the
probably never settle down with one woman. qualified of the officers.
1. confuse 1. specify
2. unsteady 2. attach
3. loyal 3. fasten
4. cordial 4. underline
144. Her room was always PRIM since she organized her 154. Fred attempts to catch up with Carolyn but she
toys and clothes precisely every afternoon. HITCHHIKES from a jeepney.
1. adorable 1. ride
2. attractive 2. trespass
3. clean 3. make a free ride
4. beautiful 4. flee
145. Jacks ZEAL made him stand above all the other 155. The singer was FIDGETY as the judges were
candidates during the interview process. deciding on the winner.
1. passion 1. appealing
2. charisma 2. with love
3. friendliness 3. restlessly
4. humble 4. none of these
146. He was DEPRIVED of a mothers love. 156. The ants are MOTILE.
1. satisfied 1. small
2. debarred 2. movable
3. chosen 3. numerous
4. given 4. big
147. The teacher - adviser MONITORS the class activities 157. The FLAGRANT pupils came shouting with stones
of his pupils. in their hands.
1. demands 1. industrious
2. observes 2. group of pupil
3. identifies 3. notorious
4. regulates 4. intelligent
148. Since James is a great editor, you can expect him to 158. People tend to be CAPRICIOUS in their behavior
SCRUTINIZE every word of your novel. depending on the things or happening that they see and
1. added experience.
2. examine 1. variable
3. compose 2. impulsive
4. prioritize 3. moody
149. The athlete was in a SANGUINE mood after the ball 4. unpredictable
game. 159. Raymond list down all the SIGNIFICANT events in
1. frustrating his first week of vacation.
2. happy 1. memorable
3. sad 2. important
4. discouraging 3. happiest
150. There is a need for an AMICABLE settlement 4. specific
between the parent and the teacher. 160. She looked HAGGARD when she came in.
1. embarrassing 1. fresh
2. humble 2. at ease
3. peaceful 3. gaunt
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161. One of the Objectives of this K-12 Program is to 171. There is a need to RENOVATE the old school
create a FINESSED student. building to avoid future accidents.
1. talented 1. repair
2. creative 2. repaint
3. analytical 3. restore
4. skilled 4. redecorate
162. Every human in this world has the right to MOOP. 172. The king was forced to ABDICATE the throne.
1. travel 1. claim
2. belong 2. refuse
3. live 3. surrender
4. educate 4. approve
163. Many people are RELUCTANT to do their promise 173. Because of the drugs SOPORIFIC effect, you
as a married man or woman. should not drive after taking it.
1. swear 1. poignant
2. unwilling 2. noxious
3. opposed 3. sedative
4. forgetting 4. poisonous
164. Her answer was EXPLICABLE in public 174. There was a question of FRAUD among the
1. undetermined notorious pupils who took the special examination.
2. can be explained 1. cheating
3. unacceptable 2. injustice
4. unreasonable 3. unfairness
165. The data administrator is going to INTERGRATE the 4. favoritism
databases so we can work in one system instead of two. 175. I dont like an INDOLENT person as a member.
1. remove 1. arrogant
2. combine 2. shy
3. decrease 3. lazy
4. criticize 4. coward
166. The English teacher is PROFICIENT in teaching her 176. The computer programmer was a FECUND person
students. who could quickly identify and solve problems.
1. effective 1. innovative
2. perfect 2. prudent
3. engrossed 3. perceptive
4. expert 4. productive
167. Angel is so SURLY even if lunch time, he did not go 177. I can tell Jacob has not stopped smoking because of
with his friends. the AMPLE cigarette butts in the house.
1. unfriendly 1. limited
2. jolly 2. large
3. alone 3. deserving
4. tempered 4. ordinary
168. There is certainly no mistake that cannot be 178. The teenage boy SAUNTERED through the school
RECTIFIED. as though he did not have a care in the world.
1. repeated 1. started playing loud music
2. tolerated 2. shouting while running in a hasty manner.
3. corrected 3. takes a nap
4. forgiven 4. walks in a slow, relaxed manner
169. We create a public official that has integrity and 179. The prisoners of war were forced to SUBSIST upon
GUILELESS. bread and water.
1. honesty 1. endure
2. hardworking 2. deliver
3. transparent 3. include
4. intelligent 4. live
170. She was a BENEVOLENT woman, volunteering all 180. Sometimes the famous actress will dress incognito
of her free time to charitable organizations so she can be a NONENTITY and go unnoticed at the
1. kind mall.
2. humble 1. infamous
3. rich 2. well-known
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181. The counselor urged the students to not 191. Birthdays is one of the JUBILANT moments in life.
PROCRASTINATE in filling out their college applications. 1. important
1. abandon 2. joyous
2. ignore 3. memorable
3. delay 4. significant
4. hurry 192. When the widow lost her husband in a military battle,
182. The candidate managed to CAJOLE many voters she became a VEHEMENT opponent of the war.
into choosing his name on the ballot. 1. passionate
1. persuade 2. despise
2. introduce 3. impotent
3. believe 4. unenthusiastic
4. gather 193. The police officer showed FORBEARANCE when he
183. We were ASTONISHED to find the temple still in its let the young thief off with a warning.
original condition. 1. foolishness
1. surprised 2. patience
2. calmed 3. fidelity
3. overjoyed 4. weakness
4. jubilant 194. I can safely VOUCHSAFE you a fair return for your
184. When Jason lost his wife and job on the same day, investments.
he knew he was a HAPLESS soul. 1. borrow
1. pathetic 2. grant
2. unfortunate 3. loan
3. coward 4. save
4. brave 195. The governments new plan to INTERDICT illegal
185. James was JADED with love after having his heart drug sales will cost the country billions of dollars.
broken countless times. 1. prohibit
1. exhausted 2. include
2. quit 3. release
3. abandon 4. allow
4. despise 196. Because there was no food or music at the party,
186. A lack of groceries in the house forced Louise to everyone said the event was a FIASCO.
IMPORTUNE her parents to help her this hard time. 1. success
1. negotiate 2. useless
2. demand 3. failure
3. pleased 4. prank
4. increase 197. The purpose of the treaty is to help the two countries
187. Their team is consists of several ADROIT players. develop AMITY so they can live in peace instead of war.
1. talented 1. closeness
2. incompetent 2. friendship
3. clever 3. relationship
4. clumsy 4. love
188. The detective was a DISINGENUOUS man who 198. Stewart is going to ADMONISH the restaurant for
often played dumb to trick others into confessing. poor customer service.
1. childish 1. report
2. playful 2. warn
3. deceitful 3. destroy
4. wise 4. humiliate
189. John had a BELLICOSE personality which made 199. Although Bob won the race, nobody stepped forward
him a fierce competitor during wrestling competitions. to EXTOL him because of his poor sportsmanship.
1. strong 1. respect
2. combative 2. compliment
3. passive 3. recognize
4. calm 4. greet
190. The mysterious stain on the church wall is sure to 200. A number of CADAVERS have been retrieved from
PIQUE the curiosity of a number of religious fanatics. the warzone.
1. surprise 1. supplies
2. increase 2. weapons
3. irritate 3. survivors
4. pleasure 4. corpses

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