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1.  Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided ?
temerity


audacity
fearfulness
shyness
stupidity


Answer

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temerity means unreasonable contempt for danger or recklessness, or audacity.

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2.  Select the word or phrase nearest in meaning to the word given in bold.
He received accolades for his work.


Greeting
Reprimand
Criticism
Award


Answer

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Accolade means strong praise or recognition of achievement. Hence, the suitable
synonym is award. Reprimand and criticism are antonyms of accolade.

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3.  Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided ?
wary


calm
curved
confused
cautious


Answer

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wary means to be attentive especially to danger, or to be cautious.

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4.  Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided ?
reverie


palimpsest
phantom
daydream
curio


Answer

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a reverie means the state of being lost in thought, or a daydream.

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5.  Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided ?
distort


wrong
evil
deform
harm


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to distort means to twist out of a normal state, or to deform.

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