11)She was overstrung before the performance.
a) excited
b) calm
c) enthusiastic
d) cheerful
12) The booking-clerk looked very grumpy.
a) surly
b) pleasant
c) efficient
d) honest
13) There are no permanent adversaries in politics.
a) associates
b) allies
c) collaborators
d) partners
14) The made a profligate use of scarce resources.
a) proper
b) extravagant
c) effective
d) thrifty
15) in facing adverse situations, he was very stoical.
a) tactless
b) flinching
c) awkward
d) assured
16) A character without a blemish is a virtue of a leader.
a) stigma
b) adornment
c) strength
d) blot
17)He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child.
a) baffle
b) instigate
c) promte
d) support
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18) I was deeply affected by his urbane behavior.
a) rural
b) indifferent
c) rude
d) unsympathetic
19) The judge thought that the offence was deliberate.
a) negligible
b) casual
c) unintentional
d) legitimate
20) Modesty is a virtue but it must not be allowed to be exploited.
a) reserve
b) boldness
c) mildness
d) humility