A lady of a few words she is given to "laconic" answers.
1.copious
2.lingering
3.terse
4.brief
At his success in the examination he felt "elated".
1.exultant
2.dejected
3.resting
4. jubilant
He glanced through the letter "perfunctorily".
1.nicely
2.ceremoniously
3.carefully
4.particularly
He produced "cogent" reasons for the change of policy.
1.flimsy
2.unconvincing
3.improper
4.simple
Her dress was too "slovenly" for that kind of interview.
1.gaudy
2.tidy
3.formal
4.old fashioned
in facing adverse situations, he was very "stoical".
1.tactless
2.flinching
3.awkward
4.assured
"How dare you ""desecrate"" an idol of this temple."
1.defile
2.pollute
3.deify
4.impious
She was "overstrung" before the performance.
1.excited
2.calm
3.enthusiastic
4.cheerful
Some of the needs of a modern man are surely "dispensable".
1.desirable
2.acceptable
3. relevant
4.essential
The booking-clerk looked very "grumpy".
1.surly
2.pleasant
3.efficient
4.honest
The made a "profligate" use of scarce resources.
1. proper
2.extravagant
3.effective
4.thrifty
The minister was accused of indulging in "nepotism".
1.impartiality
2.hatred
3.condemnation
4.indifference
There are no permanent "adversaries" in politics.
1.associates
2.allies
3.collaborators
4.partners
There is not a trace of "vanity" in her behavior.
1.humility
2.selflessness
3.modesty
4.dignity
They approached the stranger "warily".
1.suspiciously
2.cautiously
3.carefully
4.carelessly