She is a woman of sterling qualities.
(a) interesting
(b) genuine
(c) irritating
(d) exciting

Although the boys in his class were naughty, he never resorted to corporal punishment.
(a) harsh
(b) physical
(c) unjust
(d) general

He wanted to mitigate his burdens.
(a) lessen
(b) increase
(c) postpone
(d) leave

She adjusted quite well with her husband's idiosyncrasies.
(a) peculiar habits
(b) bad habits
(c) weaknesses
(d) stupid manners

The Deputy Inspector General made a perfunctory inspection of the police station.
(a) thorough and complete
(b) superficial
(c) done as a routine but without interest
(d) intensive

The decision to drop the atom bomb on Hiroshima was a grave one.
(a) serious
(b) momentous ,
(c) instinctive
(d) impulsive

A scientist generally carries out his investigations empirically.
(a) intuitively
(b) verbally
(c) through written communication
(d) by observation and experiment

He is employed in an ordnance factory.
(a) orthodox
(b) arms and ammunition
(c) electrical and electronic
(d) ordinary and common

He is a sycophant who tries to win over politicians.
(a) a psychologist
(b) an opportunist
(c) an unscrupulous man
(d) a flatterer

I cannot believe in the veracity of his statement.
(a) truth
(b) usefulness
(c) sincerity
(d) falsity

ASPIRE
(a) breathe
(b) stairs
(c) hope for
(d) thorn