VR Set A

Question 1

abandon (verb)

Answer 1

leave

Question 2

abode (noun)

Answer 2

home

Question 3

absurd (adjective)

Answer 3

ridiculous

Question 4

abundance (noun)

Answer 4

plenty

Question 5

abundant (adjective)

Answer 5

plentiful, in large amounts

Question 6

accuse (verb)

Answer 6

blame

Question 7

accustom (verb)

Answer 7

familiarise, become used to

Question 8

adhere (verb)

Answer 8

stick

Question 9

admission (noun)

Answer 9

entry: The admission fee into the competition was £2.50.

owning up: The boy’s admission that he had smashed the window made his punishment lighter.

Question 10

adopt (verb)

Answer 10

choose

Question 11

advance (verb)

Answer 11

progress, move forward:

The soldiers will advance into battle when given the command.

Question 12

affectionate (adjective)

Answer 12

loving

Question 13

aid (noun)

Answer 13

help: Britain sends aid to support developing countries.

Question 14

aid (verb)

Answer 14

help: The man needed rest to aid his recovery.

Question 15

ally(noun)

Answer 15

friend

Question 16

ambition (noun)

Answer 16

aim

Question 17

anxious (adjective)

Answer 17

worried

Question 18

appeal (verb)

Answer 18

beg, plead with: I appeal to you to tell me the truth.

Question 19

appeal (noun)

Answer 19

attraction: The sleek sports car has great appeal.

Question 20

approve (verb)

Answer 20

agree

Question 21

acquainted (adjective)

Answer 21

familiar

Question 22

acquire (verb)

Answer 22

get

Question 23

arouse (verb)

Answer 23

awaken

Question 24

artful (adjective)

Answer 24

crafty

Question 25

article (noun)

Answer 25

item

Question 26

assemble (verb)

Answer 26

1. construct

2. gather together

Question 27

assistance (noun)

Answer 27

help

Question 28

asunder (adverb)

Answer 28

apart

Question 29

attempt (verb)

Answer 29

try

Question 30

avoid (verb)

Answer 30

dodge

Question 31

avowed (verb)

Answer 31

promised