VOL. XVI, NO. 1
SEPTEMBER 27, 1974
Enrich Your Word Power
Do you know the precise definition of these familiar words?
1. traditional
a) legendary b) antiquated
c) customary d) popular
2. illegible
a) not qualified b) undecipherable
c) obscure d) unlawful
3. mystical
a) imaginary b) vague
c) miraculous d) spiritually symbolic
4. singular
a) extraordinary b) simple
c) to the point d) representative
5. infallible
a) outspoken b) weak
c) authentic d) unerring
6. dyspeptic
a) cynical b) energetic
c) irritable d) lethargic
7. enigmatic
a) puzzling b) pithy
c) complicated d) odd
8. dogged
a) agile b) persistent
c) awkward d) ill-starred
9. improvident
a) thriftless b) cautious
c) unhappy d) shabby
10. adept
a) versatile b) skillful
c) smart d) effortless
11. turbulent
a) savage b) uncontrollable
c) agitated d) swollen
12. steadfast
a) strong b) constant
c) slow but sure d) dull
13. wily
a) crafty b) evasive
c) humorous d) dishonest
14. cordial
a) smooth b) friendly
c) sophisticated d) reserved
15. voluble
a) fat b) loud
c) talkative d) rambling
16. fallacious
a) quarrelsome b) superficial
c) vindictive d) deceptive
17. inextricable
a) unexplainable b) firm
c) unsolvable c) nonessential
18. evocative
a) noisy b) plausible
c) exact d) arousing memories.
19. impassioned
a) ardent b) earnest
c) enamored d) haughty
20. provisional
a) casual b) lucky
c) visible d) temporary
1. traditional
a) legendary b) antiquated
c) customary d) popular
2. illegible
a) not qualified b) undecipherable
c) obscure d) unlawful
3. mystical
a) imaginary b) vague
c) miraculous d) spiritually symbolic
4. singular
a) extraordinary b) simple
c) to the point d) representative
5. infallible
a) outspoken b) weak
c) authentic d) unerring
6. dyspeptic
a) cynical b) energetic
c) irritable d) lethargic
7. enigmatic
a) puzzling b) pithy
c) complicated d) odd
8. dogged
a) agile b) persistent
c) awkward d) ill-starred
9. improvident
a) thriftless b) cautious
c) unhappy d) shabby
10. adept
a) versatile b) skillful
c) smart d) effortless
11. turbulent
a) savage b) uncontrollable
c) agitated d) swollen
12. steadfast
a) strong b) constant
c) slow but sure d) dull
13. wily
a) crafty b) evasive
c) humorous d) dishonest
14. cordial
a) smooth b) friendly
c) sophisticated d) reserved
15. voluble
a) fat b) loud
c) talkative d) rambling
16. fallacious
a) quarrelsome b) superficial
c) vindictive d) deceptive
17. inextricable
a) unexplainable b) firm
c) unsolvable c) nonessential
18. evocative
a) noisy b) plausible
c) exact d) arousing memories.
19. impassioned
a) ardent b) earnest
c) enamored d) haughty
20. provisional
a) casual b) lucky
c) visible d) temporary
21. ultimate
a) final b) critical
c)limited d) decisive
22. indispensable
a) unreliable b) inevitable
c) important d) essential
23. disarray
a) hubbub b) disrobing
c) disorder d) irregularity
24. erroneous
a) uncertain b) mistaken
c) burdensome d) imprecise
25. exonerate
a) to honor b) destroy
c) evaluate d) free from blame
26. contrite
a) peevish b) cooperative
c) remorseful d) crushed
27. veracity
a) excessive hunger b) truthfulness
c) ferociousness d) acumen
28. innuendo
a) insinuation b) decreasing volume
c) wit d) innocence
29. dispel
a) to spread out b) diminish
c) drive away d) heal
30. subsequent
a) initial b) concurrent
c) due d) following
31. unethical
a) unprincipled b) irreligious
c) not feasible d) unconventional
32. nonpartisan
a) biased b) impartial
c) individual d) aloof
33. immunity
a) isolation b) permanence
c) exemption d) avoidance
34. ominous
a) heavy b) powerful
c) significant d) threatening
35. enumerate
a) to emphasize b) specify
c) withdraw d) weaken
36. discretion
a) prudence b) conclusion
c) appraisal d) timidity
37. injudicious
a) illegal b) unwise
c) hasty d) unfair
38. palatable
a) stimulating b) smooth
c) acceptable d) soothing
39. prerogative
a) questionable procedure b) demand
c) prestige d) special privilege
40. seamy
a) sordid b) dishonest
c) furtive d) untoward
ANSWERS
1. c) 2. b) 3. d) 4. a) 5. d) 6. c)
7. a) 8. b) 9. a) 10. b) 11. c)
12. b) 13. a) 14. b) 15. c) 16. d)
17. c) 18. d) 19. a) 20. d) 21. a)
22. d) 23. c) 24. b) 25. d) 26. c)
27. b) 28. a) 29. c) 30. d) 31. a)
32. b) 33. c) 34. d) 35. b) 36. a)
37. b) 38. C) 39. d) 40. a)
a) final b) critical
c)limited d) decisive
22. indispensable
a) unreliable b) inevitable
c) important d) essential
23. disarray
a) hubbub b) disrobing
c) disorder d) irregularity
24. erroneous
a) uncertain b) mistaken
c) burdensome d) imprecise
25. exonerate
a) to honor b) destroy
c) evaluate d) free from blame
26. contrite
a) peevish b) cooperative
c) remorseful d) crushed
27. veracity
a) excessive hunger b) truthfulness
c) ferociousness d) acumen
28. innuendo
a) insinuation b) decreasing volume
c) wit d) innocence
29. dispel
a) to spread out b) diminish
c) drive away d) heal
30. subsequent
a) initial b) concurrent
c) due d) following
31. unethical
a) unprincipled b) irreligious
c) not feasible d) unconventional
32. nonpartisan
a) biased b) impartial
c) individual d) aloof
33. immunity
a) isolation b) permanence
c) exemption d) avoidance
34. ominous
a) heavy b) powerful
c) significant d) threatening
35. enumerate
a) to emphasize b) specify
c) withdraw d) weaken
36. discretion
a) prudence b) conclusion
c) appraisal d) timidity
37. injudicious
a) illegal b) unwise
c) hasty d) unfair
38. palatable
a) stimulating b) smooth
c) acceptable d) soothing
39. prerogative
a) questionable procedure b) demand
c) prestige d) special privilege
40. seamy
a) sordid b) dishonest
c) furtive d) untoward
ANSWERS
1. c) 2. b) 3. d) 4. a) 5. d) 6. c)
7. a) 8. b) 9. a) 10. b) 11. c)
12. b) 13. a) 14. b) 15. c) 16. d)
17. c) 18. d) 19. a) 20. d) 21. a)
22. d) 23. c) 24. b) 25. d) 26. c)
27. b) 28. a) 29. c) 30. d) 31. a)
32. b) 33. c) 34. d) 35. b) 36. a)
37. b) 38. C) 39. d) 40. a)