1.EVASION

(A)attack

(B)displeasure

(C)enjoyment

(D)ungovernable

(E)confused

The correct answer is (D). EVASION is subterfuge or avoidance. His manner of evasion of embarrassing question was to make a long speech on another topic.

2.INDISPENSABLE

(A)incontrovertible

(B)essential

(C)impetuous

(D)ungovernable

(E)confused

The correct answer is (B).That which is INDISPENSABLE cannot be dispensed with, that is, it is absolutely essential. The president of the company refused to take a vacation because he had the mistaken notion that his presence was indispensable.

3.OBLITERATE

(A)obligate

(B)disjointed

(C)exhibit

(D)maintain

(E)erase

The correct answer is (E).The OBLITERATE is to destroy without leaving a trace. The washing waves obliterated our footsteps in the sand.

4.AMIABLE

(A)allied

(B)disjointed

(C)indignant

(D)friendly

(E)introverted

The correct answer is (D). AMIABLE means pleasant, friendly, and good-natured. The amiable shop-keeper slowed us to continue trying on shoes even though it was already past closing time.

5.WRITHE

(A)strangle

(B)topple

(C)trouble

(D)slide

(E)twist

The correct answer is (E).To WRITHE is to twist, squirm, or contort, usually in discomfort. The skier writhed in pain when she broke her ankle.

6.ABATE

(A)let up

(B)continue

(C)forego

(D)placate

(E)intimidate

The correct answer is (A).To ABATE is to diminish .We will stay tied up in port until the winds abate.

7.ENDORSEMENT

(A)inscription

(B)approval

(C)standard

(D)editorial

(E) article

The correct answer is (B).An ENDORSEMENT is a statement of approval. The governor gave his endorsement to the candidate for mayor of the city.

8.CONVERT

(A)reform

(B)predict

(C)weave

(D)transform

(E)translate

The correct answer is (D). To CONVERT is to change from one form to another. Use a transformer to convert DC current to AC current.

9.ERUDITE

(A)knowledgeable

(B)meddlesome

(C)eroded

(D)careless

(E)intrusion

The correct answer is (A). ERUDITE means learned or scholarly. e has little information, but his beautiful command of the English language makes him appear to be erudite.

10.ENDEAVOR

(A)expectation

(B)attempt

(C)tack

(D)necessity

(E)ability

The correct answer is (B).To ENDEAVOR is to attempt or to try. The expedition endeavored to reach the mountaintop before the thunderstorm.

Directions: The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. Read each question, and then choose the answer that best completes the meaning of the sentence. Mark the appropriate space on your answer sheet.