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My brother’s zest for the new project was infectious.
(a) greed
(b) enthusiasm
(c) attraction
(d) fascination

The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible.
(a) disputable
(b) debatable
(c) unacceptable
(d) unquestionable

His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.
(a) courteous
(b) straightforward
(c) tactful
(d) correct

The minister’s speech was comprehensive and was greatly
appreciated.
(a) praiseworthy
(b) full of fine words
(c) covering all aspects
(d) understandable

PAINSTAKING
(a) Feeling panic
(b) Thorough and rigorous
(c) Taking risk
(d) Painful and sorrowful

SUBSTANTIAL
(a) Delicate
(b) Graceful
(c) Sensational
(d) Significant

INDOLENT
(a) Cautious
(b) Lazy
(c) Unintelligent
(d) Stubborn

VEHEMENTLY
(a) Devoutly
(b) Serenely
(c) Hysterically
(d) Forcefully

OBLIVIOUS
(a) Narrow-minded
(b) Daring
(c) Stubborn
(d) Unaware

FEIGNED
(a) Pretended
(b) Played
(c) Developed
(d) Failed

PENURY
(a) Poverty
(b) Petty
(c) Phony
(d) Pathetic

AFFECTATION
(a) Adoration
(b) Artificiality
(c) Appreciation
(d) Proficiency

STIFLE
(a) Starve
(b) Stumble
(c) Smother
(d) Stagger

BESEECH
(a) Request
(b) Overwhelm
(c) Bless
(d) Promise

STALEMATE
(a) Degeneration
(b) Deadlock
(c) Exhaustion
(d) Settlement

IMPROMPTU
(a) Important
(b) Impressive
(c) Inspiring
(d) Offhand

LUCRATIVE
(a) Profitable
(b) Important
(c) Challenging
(d) Worthwhile

FORTHRIGHT
(a) Honest and outspoken
(b) Serious and stubborn
(c) Strong and brave
(d) Willing and determined