Nelson Denny Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test 2023 with complete solution

Nelson Denny Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Test 2023 with complete solution
hackneyed
(adj.) used so often as to lack freshness or originality
soporific
(adj.) tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness or lethargy; (n.) something that
induces sleep
quiescent
(adj.) inactive; at rest
querulous
(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful
prevaricate
(v.) to equivocate, lie, or stray from the truth
reticent
(adj.) silent; reserved
apprized
(v.) to appreciate, appreciated
repose
(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
repudiate
(v.) to disown, reject, or deny the validity of
virulent
(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
capricious
(adj.) acts on impulse, erratic
pugnacity
combativeness; disposition to fight
ebullient
exhilarated; full of enthusiasm and high spirits
denote
be a sign or indication of
annotate
Add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
ebb
Decline slowly, wane
amnesty
(n.) a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of
forgiveness or absolution
impetuous
Acting passionately and without forethought
torpor
extreme mental and physical sluggishness
venal
(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption, mercenary