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8. For some people, soft music is conducive to sleep.

a. increases b. spreads c. advantageous d. produces
9. In its pristine state, the prairie was filled with numerous types of grasses and a myriad
of beautiful flowers.

a. fresh b. primitive c. glorious d. spotless
10. This was not the quaint little hill station that I had envisaged.

a. considered b. suspected c. imagined d. doubted

II. Tick (3) the synonym for the word by choosing the right option. You may refer to a
dictionary or a thesaurus.
1. affluent

a. miserly b. wealthy c. successful d. frugal
2. appalling

a. thrilling b. dreadful c. intriguing d. strange
3. combat
a. compete b. fight c. attack d. argue

4. belligerent

a. aggressive b. peaceful c. discriminating d. neutral
5. voracious
a. agile b. quick c. greedy d. enthusiast

6. remorse
a. repentance b. pity c. pride d. silent

7. assiduous
a. lazy b. diligent c. agile d. constant

8. squander
a. exhaust b. conserve c. waste d. save

9. aptitude
a. natural ability b. understanding c. skill d. cleverness

10. synopsis
a. summary b. argument c. analysis d. glossary

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