The slovenly handwriting on the application was difficult to read.

What is the parts of speech of the word " slovenly"?

A) adverb

B) noun

C) verb

D) adjective

The celebrity gained notoriety for her outrageous fashion choices.

Identify the synonym for the word "notoriety".

A) anonymity

B) disrepute

C) obscureness

D) unfamiliarity

The lawyer’s arguments seemed designed to obfuscate the truth.

Choose the antonym for the word "obfuscate".

A) Elucidate

B) Baffle

C) Complicate

D) Blur

The scientist chose to recant the faulty theory.

What does "recant" mean?

A)To deliberately make something confusing or difficult to understand

B) To retract a public statement.

C) Being known for something bad.

D) Not certain about something.

After the heavy rains, a spate of flooding occurred in the low-lying areas.

Which of the following words is the antonym of "spate"?

A)Onrush

B) Outpouring

C) Drought

D) Cascade

A person with slovenly habits is likely to have a____appearance.

Fill the blank with the appropriate option which means careless in appearance?

A) disheveled

B) Famous

C) Celebrated

D) Renowned

Katara disliked the notoriety that came with being a public figure.

Choose the antonym for the word "notoriety".

A) scandal

B) obscurity

C)infamy

D) disrepute

Did the politician____the issue on purpose to avoid answering the question?

What word best fills the sentence with the meaning of something confusing or difficult to understand?

A) notoriety

B) hyperbole

C) irresolute

D) obfuscate

After reflection, Naina recanted her harsh remarks.

Find the origin for the word "recant"?

A)greek word

B) latin word

C) french word

D) middle english

The recent____of heavy rains caused the river to overflow.

Fill in the blank with the correct meaning of a series or large amounts.

A)notoriety

B) slovenly

C) spate

D) obfuscate