Verbal

1. What does “idiosyncratic” mean? A. unique to an individual B. conventional C. predictable D. general Show Answer A. unique to an individual 2. Which term describes an authoritative command or order?

1. Which word means “to pacify or soothe”? A. aggravate B. appease C. exacerbate D. incite Show Answer B. appease 2. What does “exorbitant” mean? A. reasonable B. limited C. moderate

1. Which word means “to express disapproval or disappointment in a subtle way”? A. admonish B. obfuscate C. exhort D. extol Show Answer A. admonish 2. Which term best describes someone who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules?

1. The landscape was so _______ (1) that it took everyone’s breath away. The _______ (2) colors of the sunset added to the beauty. A. plain B. dull C. stunning

1. I was so _______ (1) by the news that I couldn’t stop smiling all day. My friends even noticed my unusual _______ (2) and asked what had happened. A. delighted

1. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word: PARSIMONIOUS A. Generous B. Thrifty C. Wasteful D. Extravagant Show Answer B. Thrifty 2. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word: LOQUACIOUS A.

1. Altruistic A. selfish B. selfless C. indifferent D. cautious Show Answer B. selfless 2. Adversary A. friend B. ally C. opponent D. mentor Show Answer C. opponent 3. Ardent A.

1. Innovative A. creative B. outdated C. typical D. unimportant Show Answer A. creative 2. Metaphor A. literal description B. scientific term C. figure of speech D. numerical value Show Answer C.

1. Universal A. everywhere B. high quality C. related to college D. poetry that doesn’t rhyme Show Answer A. everywhere 2. Eloquent A. mysterious B. clear and persuasive C. small in size

1. Choose the best question word for this sentence! ______ won the spelling bee? $_{\text{Choose 1 answer:}}$ A. How B. Who C. What Show Answer B. Who Question words ask about people (who/which), places (where), times (when), or ideas and explanations (why/what/how).