Question

boldface word. (10 points each)

1. built a bulwark

(a) house
(b) floor
(c) skyscraper
(d) ship
(e) wall

1. created the coalition

(a) problem
(b) disaster
(c) alliance
(d) regulation
(e) situation

1. made their exodus

(a) point
(b) departure
(c) entrance
(d) schedule
(e) destination

1. heinous crimes

(a) slight
(b) minor
(c) vile
(d) unpunishable
(e) unknown

1. insidious comments

(a) offhand
(b) harmless
(c) treacherous
(d) obvious
(e) insulting

1. invidious comparisons

(a) accurate
(b) unwelcome
(c) flattering
(d) honest
(e) offensive

1. martyr to a cause

(a) one who opposes
(b) one who suffers
(c) one who begins
(d) one who abandons
(e) one who consoles

1. his peripheral vision

(a) acute
(b) nearsighted
(c) colorblind
(d) side
(e) incredible

1. a repression of feelings

(a) persistence
(b) celebration
(c) flood
(d) restraint
(e) insincerity

1. to waive one’s right

(a) relinquish
(b) ascertain
(c) force
(d) demand

Explanation:

Question 1

"Bulwark" means a defensive wall or fortification. Among the options, "wall" (E) is the closest in meaning as a bulwark can be a type of wall for defense.

"Coalition" refers to a group formed by a union of individuals or groups, which is similar to an "alliance" (C). A coalition is an alliance of different parties or groups.

"Exodus" means a mass departure of people. So "departure" (B) is the correct choice as it matches the meaning of exodus (a leaving or going away).

Answer:

E. wall

Question 2