SYNONYMS OBJECTIVE TEST

1. The bride wore a very (resplendent) dress to the wedding A. expensive B. conspicuous C. burdensome D.superfluous 2. The execution of the projects has been (hampered) by lack of funds A. revoked B. accelerated C. forbidden D. hindered 3. We could not understand why Fatima (declined) the invitation to our wedding A. refused B. stopped C. declaimed D. objected to

4. Nelson Mandela (surmounted) all the oppressive measures to break his will A. overcame B. fought C. renounced D. accepted 5. The guest speaker was described as a man of very (alluring) personality A. tempestuous B. mercurial C. charming. D. annoying 6. The comments of the host further (incensed) the angry man A. calmed B. incised C. pacified D infuriated

7. Kunta is very (pessimistic) about our chance of success. A. sad B. despondent C. unconvinced D. worried 8. You will incur your father's (wrath) if you do that. A. debt B. expenditure C. anger D. favour 9. Ebrima will have to face the consequences of his rash action. A. results B. answer C. antecedents D. prognosis

10. The ornament should be handled with care because it is (fragile) A. expensive B. uncommon C. golden D delicate 11The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing of (obscene) films. A. violent B. dangerous C. immoral D. frightful 12. One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was (inaccessible) A. unapproachable B. unfriendly C. strict D. stubborn

13. Death is (inevitable) for man A. unavoidable B. essential C. necessary D. immortal 14. The lawyer's argument of the case was (exhaustive) A. interesting B.exaggerating C. exhilarating D. thorough 15 The principal's order are (imperative) A. lenient B. authoritative C. genuine D. optional

16. My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be (insolvent) A. borrowing B. stealing C. soluble D bankrupt 17. The famous politician was noted for his (pragmatic) approach to issues of national interest. A. idealistic B. romantic C. compromising D. practical