Directions: In this section, you are tested on the meaning of words. Each of the following questions has an underlined word. Select the answer that most nearly means the same as the underlined word and mark the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.
Listless most nearly means
His ability to comprehend complex ideas made him a great teacher.
Whichever one scores the most points will be the victor.
Lackadaisical most nearly means
It was his contention that more money should be spent on education.
The arrest wasn’t even newsworthy.
His attendance in class was, if anything, sporadic.
Potential most nearly means
Blacklisted most nearly means
It is presumptuous to expect a hundred volunteers for such a tough task.
A memento can provide a way to remember your vacation once you are home.
The school’s president is far too concerned with the legacy he will leave.
The economy has some parents worried that their children’s future is in jeopardy.
Integrity most nearly means
He was punished too harshly for such a minor infraction.
Collective most nearly means
Hoax most nearly means
The genesis of the idea was scribbled on a napkin.
The brothers’ feud goes back to their childhood days.
Fraudulent most nearly means
Adept most nearly means
She is an ardent supporter of families’ rights.
The town suffered from rampant overcrowding and crime.
Such a puny fence stands no chance with that big dog.
Sinister most nearly means
Witty most nearly means
The witness’s vivid account of the crime certainly opened the jury’s eyes.
Relinquish most nearly means
I can only hope that these good times recur.
Incite most nearly means
It was wise of George to implement such a bold strategy while his critics were distracted.
Query most nearly means
No one should be in awe of such a timid animal.
Colleague most nearly means
His opponent proved to have a potent mixture of toughness and intelligence.