Only one of the four answers has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase in each sentence. Choose the words that best completes each sentence.
1-
The servant asked his master to forgive him for the mistake.
A -
direct
B -
pardon
C -
demand
D -
praise
2-
All the tickets for the concert by the well-liked performer had been sold an hour after the sales office opened.
A -
fashionable
B -
popular
C -
famous
D -
approved
3-
Mr. Chen is very proud of his collection of uncommon stamps.
A -
simple
B -
vague
C -
concealed
D -
rare
4-
The principal gave the boys a severe scolding for fighting with each other.
A -
stern
B -
savage
C -
rigid
D -
tense
5-
A funeral is a solemn affair.
A -
gleeful
B -
genuine
C -
grave
D -
counterfeit
6-
The baby was frightened by the sound of thunder.
A -
terrified
B -
excited
C -
stressed
D -
astonished
7-
The general celebrated the victory over the enemy by holding a large feast.
A -
failure
B -
success
C -
triumph
D -
defeat
8-
Mr. Deng met with an accident on the way to Kuala Lumpur.
A -
a mistake
B -
a mishap
C -
a mismatch
D -
a miscarriage
9-
That boy is as obstinate as a mule.
A -
selfish
B -
stupid
C -
stubborn
D -
self-centered
10-
The young ballerina was given the chance to perform in front of a live audience for the first time.