1) The _**pejorative**_ term offended many.
- A. derogatory
- B. complimentary
- C. praising
- D. flattering
Correct Answer: A. derogatory
2) His _**penchant**_ for sweets was well known.
- A. dislike
- B. hatred
- C. aversion
- D. liking
Correct Answer: D. liking
3) The _**perfunctory**_ inspection missed many details.
- A. thorough
- B. detailed
- C. cursory
- D. exhaustive
Correct Answer: C. cursory
4) The _**perspicacious**_ student excelled in his studies.
- A. dull
- B. insightful
- C. slow
- D. unintelligent
Correct Answer: B. insightful
5) His _**pertinacious**_ pursuit of the goal paid off.
- A. weak
- B. lazy
- C. persistent
- D. indifferent
Correct Answer: C. persistent
6) The _**petulant**_ child threw a tantrum.
- A. irritable
- B. cheerful
- C. happy
- D. content
Correct Answer: A. irritable
7) Her _**phlegmatic**_ response was unexpected.
- A. emotional
- B. calm
- C. excited
- D. lively
Correct Answer: B. calm
8) The _**placate**_ the angry customer, they offered a refund.
- A. enrage
- B. provoke
- C. anger
- D. calm
Correct Answer: D. calm
9) The _**platitude**_ was uninspiring.
- A. cliché
- B. novel
- C. unique
- D. original
Correct Answer: A. cliché
10) His _**plethora**_ of excuses did not convince anyone.
- A. lack
- B. excess
- C. shortage
- D. deficiency
Correct Answer: B. excess
Comments
Post a Comment