Vocabulary Test #1 - Human Physical Appearance

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    She is an ___ lady, graceful in behaviour and attractive in appearance.  

    • Artistic
    • Elegant
    • Exquisite
    • Inspiring
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  • 2. 

    Charles is short and ___.  His fat and heavy body often gets in his way.  

    • Stout

    • Sturdy

    • Steady

    • Stunted

    Correct Answer
    A. Stout
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "stout." This word is used to describe someone who is short and heavily built. It implies that Charles has a thick and solid body, which often hinders his movements. The word "stout" accurately captures Charles' physical appearance and the challenges he faces due to his size.

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  • 3. 

    Michelle has a ___ face.  She has acute acne.  

    • Freckled

    • Pimpled

    • Wrinkled

    • Weathered

    Correct Answer
    A. Pimpled
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pimpled" because the sentence states that Michelle has an acne problem, which is characterized by the presence of pimples on the face.

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  • 4. 

    The man has ___ eyes.  They are small, round and shiny.  

    • Tiny

    • Petite

    • Beady

    • Circular

    Correct Answer
    A. Beady
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "beady" because this word accurately describes the man's eyes as small, round, and shiny. "Beady" typically refers to eyes that are small, bright, and intense, often giving the impression of being sharp or shrewd.

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  • 5. 

    Ethan is handsome and courteous and is a smooth talker.  He is indeed ___.  

    • Suave

    • Flashy

    • Flamboyant

    • Complaisant

    Correct Answer
    A. Suave
    Explanation
    Ethan is described as handsome, courteous, and a smooth talker. These characteristics suggest that he is charming and sophisticated in his mannerisms and behavior. The word "suave" perfectly captures this image, as it means charming, confident, and elegant. Therefore, suave is the appropriate term to describe Ethan based on the given information.

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  • 6. 

    Why do you always have such a sad and ___ look on your face?  

    • Cynical

    • Negative

    • Pessimistic

    • Melancholic

    Correct Answer
    A. Melancholic
    Explanation
    The word "melancholic" means expressing sadness or a gloomy disposition. In the given question, the speaker is questioning why the person always has a sad and melancholic look on their face. This suggests that the person appears to be sad or gloomy most of the time. Therefore, "melancholic" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the person's expression.

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  • 7. 

    My father used to have hair that was ___, like the thorns of durians.  

    • Thin

    • Spiky

    • Sharp

    • Cutting

    Correct Answer
    A. Spiky
    Explanation
    The word "spiky" is the correct answer because it accurately describes hair that is similar to the thorns of durians. Durians are known for their sharp, pointy thorns, and "spiky" is a word that conveys this same idea. It suggests that the hair is not only thin, but also has a texture that resembles the sharp spikes of the durian thorns.

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  • 8. 

    My mother has a very ___ pair of hands as she does housework daily.  

    • Coarse

    • Uneven

    • Irregular

    • Dishevelled

    Correct Answer
    A. Coarse
    Explanation
    The word "coarse" means rough or not smooth. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the mother's hands are rough or calloused from doing housework daily. This implies that she is hardworking and actively takes care of her household chores.

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  • 9. 

    As Sam always ___ when he walks, he does not look as tall as he actually is.  

    • Bends

    • Droops

    • Relaxes

    • Slouches

    Correct Answer
    A. Slouches
    Explanation
    When someone slouches, they tend to hunch their shoulders and lower their posture, which can make them appear shorter than they actually are. In this case, Sam always slouches when he walks, so he doesn't look as tall as he really is.

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  • 10. 

    Adrian is sinewy, lean and ___ in build.  

    • Long

    • Lanky

    • Scanty

    • Slender

    Correct Answer
    A. Lanky
    Explanation
    The word "lanky" means tall and thin with long limbs. Since the sentence describes Adrian as sinewy and lean, it implies that he has a thin and slender build. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence would be "lanky," as it aligns with the given description of Adrian's physique.

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