WS 3

Question 1

Apathetic
The boy showed an apathetic attitude towards his homework

Answer 1

S: uninterested, indifferent
A: caring, feeling

Question 2

Apex
History time as the president of the company is the apex of his career

Answer 2

S: climax, peak
A: base, bottom

Question 3

Appalling
The appalling crime was reported all over the world

Answer 3

S: awful, shocking
A: good, delightful

Question 4

Apparent
It was apparent that the boy was seriously injured

Answer 4

S: plain, obvious
A: unclear, genuine

Question 5

Appreciable
She has to work harder because of her appreciable learning issues

Answer 5

S: definite, noticeable
A: ambiguous, indistinct

Question 6

Apprehensive
The captain was apprehensive for the safety of the firefighters during the fire

Answer 6

S: afraid, concerned
A: calm, clear

Question 7

Arbitrary
An arbitrary behaviour is not healthy among friends and can create tension

Answer 7

S: erratic, inconsistent
A: consistent, dependable

Question 8

Aromatic
The garden is quite aromatic during spring and summer

Answer 8

S: fragrant, perfumed
A: bland, dull, flavourless

Question 9

Arrogant
His arrogant behaviour is the result of her being ridiculously rich

Answer 9

S: bossy, pretentious, conceited
A: humble, modest, timid

Question 10

Articulate
The teacher carefully articulated the project instruction

Answer 10

S: eloquent, fluent, well-spoken
A: inarticulate, unintelligible, hesitant

Question 11

Artillery
The attacking artillery is quite intimidating to the enemies

Answer 11

S: battery, cannon, gunnery

Question 12

Ascendant
Moving upwards or rising in power

Answer 12

S: rising, dominant, superior
A: humble, inferior