Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

11.  RIFE
(1) direct   (2) scant      (3) peaceful       (4) grim    (5) mature

12. APOCALYPTIC
(1) insular   (2) complaisant    (3) crass    (4) prophetic   (5) false

13. CAVIL
(1) starry    (2) criticize       (3) cold       (4) fundamental     (5) porous

14. BLAND
(1) caustic     (2) meager     (3) soft     (4) uncooked      (5) helpless

15 CORROBORATE
(1) confirm         (2) orate      (3) disturb     (4) apply      (5) whisper

16. JAUNTY
(1) youthful     (2) ruddy       (3) strong      (4) untravelled       (5) sedate

17. BOISTEROUS
(1) successful   (2) democratic   (3) noisy       (4) ambitious        (5) lamentable

18.TENUOUS
(1) vital   (2) thin   (3) careful   (4) dangerous  (5) necessary

19. ALIMENTARY
(1) nourishing     (2) prior       (3) exterior      (4) private   (5) cautious

20.DELETERIOUS
(1) delaying (2) experimental (3) harmful (4) graduating (5) glorious

Answers

11.(2)             12.(4)            13.(2)
14.(4)             15.(1)            16.(5)
17.(3)             18.(2)            19.(1)
20.(3)