Directions (1-10): Each of the following questions has a group of words or a phrase followed by four choices. Choose the word which appropriately sums up the meaning of the given phrase.
Q1. One who walks in sleep
(a) nocturnal
(b) somnambulist
(c) oculist
(d) arsonist
Q2. A string of beads used in counting prayers
(a) rosary
(b) pearls
(c) chain
(d) raucous
Q3. A stage or platform for public speaking
(a) pedestal
(b) altar
(c) rostrum
(d) pulpit
Q4. A cowardly and unfaithful person
(a) miscreant
(b) mendicant
(c) pervert
(d) recreant
Q5. A fixed plan of food, sleep, etc. in order to improve one’s heath
(a) regimen
(b) alidade
(c) resolution
(d) encompassment
Q6. An introduction that comes before something we say/write
(a) prologue
(b) prediction
(c) review
(d) premonition
Q7. A steep or almost upright side of a high rock, mountain or cliff
(a) nadir
(b) zenith
(c) precipice
(d) abyss
Q8. Characteristic of children or young people
(a) leonine
(b) juvenile
(c) puerile
(d) experienced
Q9. Causing damage to both parties involved
(a) mutual
(b) internecine
(c) interdict
(d) interstitial
Q10. A large and impressive building
(a) mansion
(b) colossal
(c) citadel
(d) edifice
Directions (11-15): Each question has a word followed by four choices. From among the choices, identify the word which is opposite in meaning (antonym) to the main word and mark its number as your answer.
Q11. TEMPORAL
(a) devious
(b) immaculate
(c) didactic
(d) celestial
Q12. TRUNCATE
(a) lengthen
(b) split
(c) digress
(d) enervate
Q13. WASPISH
(a) berserk
(b) imperious
(c) snappish
(d) amiable
Q14. LIBERTINE
(a) perfect
(b) chaste
(c) ignominious
(d) dubious
Q15. IMPUGN
(a) invoke
(b) contradict
(c) defend
(d) pacify
