Directions: Each of the following 20 items consists of a word in CAPITAL letters, followed by three words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in CAPITAL letters.
1.BESET
(A)plead
(B)deprive
(C)perplex
2.FIGMENT
(A)perfume
(B)flower
(C)idea
3.STATUETTE
(A)figurine
(B)salute
(C)static
4.COALESCE
(A)associate
(B)combine
(C)cover
5.GAUCHE
(A)impudent
(B)feeble
(C)clumsy
6.ATROPHY
(A)grow
(B)degenerate
(C)spread
7.EPITAPH
(A)seat beside a wall
(B)sad poem
(C)inscription on a tomb
8.BEFIT
(A)stretch
(B)suit
(C)slander
9.SLANDER
(A)praise
(B)use slang while speaking
(C)defame
10.PRECEDENCE
(A)procession
(B)priority
(C)hesitation
11.SUFFICE
(A)adequate
(B)annex
(C)endure
12.PERTINENT
(A)to the point
(B)convincing
(C)careful
13.TEMPESTUOUS
(A)heated
(B)stormy
(C)calm
14.VEHEMENT
(A)smooth
(B)unexpected
(C)forceful
15.CEDE
(A)stop
(B)diminish
(C)yield
16.STEALTHY
(A)slender
(B)discontent
(C)furtive
17.RESILIENCE
(A)elastic
(B)vigor
(C)recovery
18.FACETIOUS
(A)clear
(B)tongue in cheek
(C)complimentary
19.DIATRIBE
(A)diatribe
(B)verbal attack
(C)curse
20.PONDEROUS
(A)shameless
(B)abundant
(C)heavy