Directions:
Each of the questions below consists of a word printed in bold letters, followed by five word or phrases. Choose the word or phrase, which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in bold letters, and mark the answer of your choice.
1. FULMINATION
A. praise
B. repetition
C. escape
D. ratification
E. addition
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2. DISTEND
A. deteriorate
B. weaken
C. constrict
D. concentrate
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3. TOUT
A. cast aspersions on
B. deny the relevance of
C. placate
D. withhold consent
E. misrepresent
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4. SQUALID
A. fervid
B. florid
C. pristine
D. extraneous
E. abundant
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5. SCOTCH
A. renovate
B. entrust
C. unfasten
D. encourage
E. emphasize
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6. PERFIDY
A. tact
B. generosity
C. thoroughness
D. loyalty
E. gratitude
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7. OUTLANDISH
A. conventional
B. prolific
C. unchanging
D. transparent
E. noticeable
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8. FERVID
A. undistinguished
B. unexpected
C. stubborn
D. restrained
E. discouraged
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9. VACUITY
A. quality
B. certainty
C. plenitude
D. stability
E. incontinence
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10. RAVEL
A. knit
B. omit
C. remain silent
D. measure
E. increase in value
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11. PLUMB
A. reversed
B. lofty
C. horizontal
D. thin
E. light
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Answers
1. A
2. C
3. E
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. C




