Very few of our batsmen have any real consistency.
(a) constancy
(b) competence
(c) permanence
(d) uniformity

He has an electrifying presence.
(a) attractive
(b) fearsome
(c) exciting
(d) disturbing

For better health we must refrain from smoking.
(a) dissuade
(b) desist
(c) prevent
(d) curb

The article was so well-written that it merited careful study.
(a) deserved
(b) encouraged
(c) prompted
(d) supported

PROHIBIT
(a) Forbid
(b) Forfeit
(c) Forsake
(d) Forbear

DUBIOUS
(a) Dismal
(b) Doubtful
(c) Derogatory
(d) Devilish

ECCENTRIC
(a) Destructive
(b) Deceitful
(c) Conformist
(d) Unconventional

CONTRADICT
(a) Request politely
(b) Deny emphatically
(c) Talk abusively
(d) Contempt

GIVE UP
(a) Abandon
(b) Present
(c) Lift
(d) Scatter

SPECIFIC
(a) Proper
(b) Uncommon
(c) Noteworthy
(d) Precise

ERADICATE
(a) Put up
(b) Remove
(c) Soften
(d) Suppress