WS 28

Question 1

nonsensical

The nonsensical words of the baby are quite adorable.

Answer 1

S: absurd, ridiculous, silly, stupid
A: intelligent, reasonable, sensible, serious

Question 2

notorious

Karl is notorious for being a latecomer.

Answer 2

S: infamous, outrageous, notable, renowned
A: inconspicuous, unknown

Question 3

novice

Novice workers are often trained by the senior managers.

Answer 3

S: beginner, learner, newcomer
A: expert, professional

Question 4

nurture

Mothers typically have the natural instinct to nurture.

Answer 4

S: development, breeding, care, nourishment
A: ignorance, neglect, negligence

Question 5

oasis

It is difficult to find an oasis in the very hot dessert.

Answer 5

S: spring, fountain, well

Question 6

obese

That cat is too fluffy and obese to be healthy

Answer 6

S: overweight, corpulent
A: skinny, underweight

Question 7

obligatory

A lengthy speech is desirable but not obligatory.

Answer 7

S: essential, compulsory, mandatory
A: free, optional, unnecessary

Question 8

oblige

Once signed, you are obliged to follow the contract.

Answer 8

S: require, bind, compel
A: release, frustrate, upset

Question 9

oblivious

The campers were clearly oblivious to the danger.

Answer 9

S: unaware, ignorant, blind
A: attentive, aware

Question 10

obnoxious

They not like his obnoxious behaviour.

Answer 10

S: offensive, repulsive, annoying, disgusting
A: agreeable, friendly, good

Question 11

obstinate

He had an obstinate determination to pursue a career in films.

Answer 11

S: stubborn, adamant, dogmatic, inflexible
A: amenable, flexible, pliant, soft

Question 12

obtrusive

The obtrusive child kept yelling during the movie.

Answer 12

S: pushy, obvious, meddlesome
A: modest, shy, unnoticeable