Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
1. He has been sinking.
(a) rising
(b) deteriorating
(c) improving
(d) dreaming
2. The sick room was a gloomy spot.
(a) spotless
(b) illuminated
(c) dim
(d) bright
3. The gaunt face was staring at the ceiling
(a) stout
(b) strong
(c) thick
(d) lean
4. The dying man bolted the door.
(a) closed
(b) opened
(c) broke
(d) slithered
5. It was a contagious disease.
(a) impregnable
(b) crisp
(c) cussed
(d) infectious
6 His hand twitched.
(a) trembled
(b) got crushed
(c) shivered
(d) jerked
7. How ignorant you are!
(a) knowledgeable
(b) uninformed
(c) well informed
(d) wise
8. I heard a dreadful cry.
(a) loud
(b) mild
(c) frightening
(d) sweet
9. I sat in silent dejection.
(a) optimism
(b) depression
(c) hope
(d) delight
10. You will persuade him to come.
(a) deny
(b) urge
(c) order
(d) request
11. He was delirious.
(a) relaxed
(b) calm
(c) composed
(d) incoherent
12. He was frail.
(a) plump
(b) weak
(c) strong and tall
(d) well-built
13. The little man was startled.
(a) reassured
(b) alarmed
(c) annoyed
(d) agreed
14. I left him pretending that I had an appointment.
(a) feigning
(b) imagining
(c) lending
(d) receiving
15. Go and fetch Smith.
(a) see off
(b) summon
(c) bring
(d) send
16. “My mind is gone. help me” , pleaded Holmes.
(a) ordered
(b) begged
(c) urged
(d) commanded
17. “I arrest you on charge of murder’ he said.
(a) fees
(b) rate
(c) indictment
(d) appreciation
18. What a coincidence indeed.
(a) actually
(b) in pursuit
(c) in charge
(d) in spate
19. You can only cure me.
(a) inflict pain
(b) alleviate pain
(c) heal
(d) curse
20. Holmes groaned.
(a) whispered
(b) whined
(c) sang in joy
(d) grounded
