Vocabulary Reviewer 3
Synonyms - Direction: Select from the given alternatives the word(s) which means closest to the underlined word in the following sentences.
1. The defense lawyer's inept handling of the case dashed all the defendant's hopes of being exonerated.
a. Paid attention to
b. Freed from blame or guilt
c. Got rid of something
d. Moved along at a desirable rate
e. Returned to someone's good graces
Answer: B
2. Under duress, the suspect finally confessed that he was responsible for the murder.
a. Guilt feeling
b. Unlimited boldness
c. Expected behavior
d. Extreme disorder
e. Restraint by force
Answer: E
3. Newspapers seem to concentrate on reporting heinous crimes, knowing that gory news increases sale of newspapers.
a. Exuding evil
b. Too troublesome
c. Very destructive
d. Absolutely hateful
e. Deceitfully damaging
Answer: A
4. The witness' testimony absolved the accused of any wrong doing.
a. Exempted
b. Freed
c. Cleared
d. Alleviated
e. Exonerated
Answer: C
5. When Police Sergeant Rolando Cruz intentionally did not report for duty last Monday, his immediate superior officer admonished him not to repeat the same offense.
a. Acted as judge
b. Blamed strongly
c. Warned strongly
d. Punished severely
e. Found fault in a petty manner
Answer: C
6. The counsel hopes to vindicate his client and return him to society as a freeman.
a. Save
b. Stick fast to
c. Exonerate
d. Clear of Charges
e. Raise in rank of dignity
Answer: D
7. Since the fugitive has ignored our ultimatum, our only recourse was to shoot him
a. Pardon
b. Final warning
c. Kind treatment
d. Last chance
e. Final option
Answer: B
8. The PNP kept the house under constant surveillance in the hope of capturing all the top leaders of the CPP-NPA.
a. Casing
b. Tailing
c. Watching
d. Stalking
e. Staking out
Answer: C
9. I intend to substantiate my statement by producing witnesses.
a. Assert
b. Enforce
c. Strengthen
d. Prove
e. Elaborate
Answer: D
10. The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to refute the testimony of the prosecution's only witness.
a. Disprove
b. Contradict
c. Attack
d. Challenge
e. Oppose
Answer: A
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1. Reading Comprehension Reviewer 1
2. Current Events Reviewer 1
3. Vocabulary Reviewer 4
1. The defense lawyer's inept handling of the case dashed all the defendant's hopes of being exonerated.
a. Paid attention to
b. Freed from blame or guilt
c. Got rid of something
d. Moved along at a desirable rate
e. Returned to someone's good graces
Answer: B
2. Under duress, the suspect finally confessed that he was responsible for the murder.
a. Guilt feeling
b. Unlimited boldness
c. Expected behavior
d. Extreme disorder
e. Restraint by force
Answer: E
3. Newspapers seem to concentrate on reporting heinous crimes, knowing that gory news increases sale of newspapers.
a. Exuding evil
b. Too troublesome
c. Very destructive
d. Absolutely hateful
e. Deceitfully damaging
Answer: A
4. The witness' testimony absolved the accused of any wrong doing.
a. Exempted
b. Freed
c. Cleared
d. Alleviated
e. Exonerated
Answer: C
5. When Police Sergeant Rolando Cruz intentionally did not report for duty last Monday, his immediate superior officer admonished him not to repeat the same offense.
a. Acted as judge
b. Blamed strongly
c. Warned strongly
d. Punished severely
e. Found fault in a petty manner
Answer: C
6. The counsel hopes to vindicate his client and return him to society as a freeman.
a. Save
b. Stick fast to
c. Exonerate
d. Clear of Charges
e. Raise in rank of dignity
Answer: D
7. Since the fugitive has ignored our ultimatum, our only recourse was to shoot him
a. Pardon
b. Final warning
c. Kind treatment
d. Last chance
e. Final option
Answer: B
8. The PNP kept the house under constant surveillance in the hope of capturing all the top leaders of the CPP-NPA.
a. Casing
b. Tailing
c. Watching
d. Stalking
e. Staking out
Answer: C
9. I intend to substantiate my statement by producing witnesses.
a. Assert
b. Enforce
c. Strengthen
d. Prove
e. Elaborate
Answer: D
10. The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to refute the testimony of the prosecution's only witness.
a. Disprove
b. Contradict
c. Attack
d. Challenge
e. Oppose
Answer: A
Related:
1. Reading Comprehension Reviewer 1
2. Current Events Reviewer 1
3. Vocabulary Reviewer 4