21) He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.
a)abate
b) dissipate
c) remove
d) relieve
22) He is so garrulous that all sober persons avoid his company.
a) quarrelsome
b) talkative
c) domineering
d) foolish
23) Some satirists are known for their trenchant style.
a) sharp
b) critical
c) aggressive
d) incisive
24) She purchased gimcrack ornaments from the market.
a) expensive
b) worthless
c) rare
d) smuggled
25)Her evidence totally refuted the charges.
a) refused
b) denied
c) disproved
d) repelled
Directions: Each of the following questions containing main word followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning.
26) Prosaic
a) uninspiring
b) poetic
c) exotic
d) imaginative
27) Solitude
a) musical composition
b) aloneness
c) true statement
d) single mindedness
28) Craven
a) greedy
b) cowardly
c) flattering
d) restless
29)Flutter
a) soar
b) agitate
c) change
d) float
30) Extol
a) steal
b) praise
c) exterior
d) excess