Q1. The island had a history of ____ rule, and had rebelled against various governments numerous times over the years.
a. Despotic
b. Democratic
c. Tyrannical
d. Proprietary
e. Myriad
f. Laudatory
Q2. Hester’s charity was _____ for its work with children in developing nations, and was awarded a grant for further projects.
a. Reprimanded
b. Admonished
c. Calibrated
d. Commended
e. Recognized
f. Misappropriated
Q3. As he approached middle age, he realized how _____ were the dreams of his youth.
a. Ephemeral
b. Misguided
c. Nonsensical
d. Fleeting
e. Audacious
f. Emboldened
Q4. I was used to David’s scheming, but even I was _____ of the outrageous boldness of his latest plan.
a. Nonplussed
b. Incredulous
c. Victimized
d. Disbelieving
e. Forthright
f. Finessed
Q5. After a lifetime of taking advantage of people, especially those close to him, we were shocked to find that for the first time in his life, David actually appeared to be _____.
a. Remorseless
b. Callous
c. Contrite
d. Indifferent
e. Apathetic
f. Repentant