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 > Vocabulary Cloze Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).   In Greek mythology, a centaur, also known as hippocentaur, is a member of a (1) composite race of creatures. It is part human and part horse. It has the upper (2) torso of a human and the lower body of a horse. The Centaurs were known to be sometimes very (3) hostile towards humans. They were often involved in (4) brawls and battles. The Greek god, Zeus, made us of the Centaurs to punish gods and humans who had offended him. However, in some modern day novels and children's book, centaurs have been (5) depicted as wise and noble. They possess the gift of stargazing, prophecy, healing and warfare. They are a fierce and valiant race.                   1.   (A) mixed   4.   (A) fights (B) mongrel     (B) quarrels     (C) complex       (C) disagreements     (D) multiple       (D) arguments                   2.   (A) trunk   5.   (A) drawn (B) stem     (B) displayed     (C) portion       (C) rendered     (D) physique       (D) portrayed                   3.   (A) bitter           (B) unfriendly             (C) opposing               (D) irreconcilable                             Sponsored Links       Answers : 1A    2A    3B    4A    5D             001    002    003    004    005    006    007    008    009    010    011    012    013    014    015    016    017    018    019    020    021    022    023    024    025    026    027    028    029    030    031    032    033    034    035    036    037       American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High School English essays Lower Secondary English essays