Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links <<Prev English Exercises > Closest in meaning Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   Read the text in ach of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases that are underlined. Oscar Wilde was born in 1854 and died in 1900. He was one of the most notorious figures of London society towards the end of the nineteenth century. In many ways, Oscar Wilde was an eccentric person. He always wore a velvet jacket and had the habit of holding a single flower. However, he had a brilliant mind, which brought him recognition and admiration. He wrote books and plays that are still widely read and enjoyed today.         1.   the most notorious       A the wealthiest       B the most sought after       C the most infamous       D the most popular             2.   eccentric       A strange and unusual       B hale and hearty       C warm and friendly       D proud and aloof             3.   he had a brilliant mind       A he was despised by most people       B he was a very flashy, outgoing person       C he could control people's minds       D he was extremely intelligent             Sponsored Links               Answer : 1C   2A   3D               001      002      003      004      005      006      007      008      009      010      011      012      013      014      015      016      017       American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High school English essays Lower Secondary English essays