A.

Synonyms – Select from the given

alternatives the word (s) which
means (s) closest to the underline
word in the following sentences:
1.The law penalize those who aid and
abet a criminal.
a. Agree with
b. talk in favor off
c. run off in secret
d. free of guilt or blame
e. help or encourage
2. The government granted amnesty to
mutinous soldiers for humanitarian
reason.
a. a refuge or place of safety
b. pardon for a political act
c. slight admonition for an illegal act
d. something different from the room
e. sympathy for others misadventures
3. Prisoners often connive to design an
escape plan.
a. conspire c. enlist by force
b. waste time d. pretend doing nothing

4. The police is directed to be more

vigilant against lawless elements.
a. extra judicial killing
b. routine precaution
c. strict discipline
d. tireless on the alert
5. Police Officers are expected to
exercise judicious use of authority.
a. just b. domineering
c. judgmental d. impulsive
e. wise
6. A suspect turned state witness is
legally given protection from enemy’s
reprisal.
a. coercion b. retaliation
c. harassment d. punishment
e. attack
7. When interrogated by the police the
suspect invoked his right to remain
silent.
a. paid attention to
b. accepted as truth
c. gave up peacefully
d. asked legal protection
e. raised as remedy
8. Sporadic gunfire is heard from a
distance.
a. frightening b. deafening
c. inaudible d. irregular
e. continuous
9. The court questions the veracity of
the witness statement.
a. accuracy b. laxity
c. dishonesty d. trickery
e. proximity
10. The defendant lost hope of being
exonerated due to his lawyer’s inept
handling of his case.
a. paid attention to
b. cleared from any liability
c. got rid of something terrible
d. moved along at a desirable rate
e. repaid for someone’s good grace
11. The police officer conducted a
cursory check of a person’s vehicle in
search of illegal drugs.
a. thorough b. sweeping
c. clandestine d. superficial
e. methodical
12. Our laws put those culpable of crime
in jail.
a. intolerant b. abusive
c. guilty d. perverse
e. threatening
13. Developing rapport with known criminals
who may have knowledge of local organized
crime operation can help combat crimes.
a. Oppresiveness
b. Inevitably antagosnistic
c. Speaking a common language
d. sympathetic
e. relation marked by cooperation
14. Intelligent supervision discourages personal
animosity among subordinates.
a. Honesty b. Quarrel c. intimacy
d. ill-will e. acquaintance
Animosity = bitterness, enmity, grudge, hatred,
hostility, rancor, rankling, spleen, virulence.
15. The inquest fiscal asked the suspect if he was
forced or promised any reward to vitiate his
confession.
a. Retract b. perjure c. destroy
d. repudiate e. invalidate
Vitiate = adulterate, contaminate, corrupt,
debase, defile, impair.
16. A tryst between feuding clans ended their
long time family feud.
a. blood compact b. plot c. peace
d. agreement e. vow
Tryst = appointment, assignation, rendezvous

17. The cashier was dismiss for embezzlement.

a. organized crime b. malicious mischief
c. act of counterfeiting d. killing oneself
e. fraudulent use of company funds
Embezzlement = misappropriate, steal
18. The police force plays gigantic task in rooting
out drug addiction.
a. trivial b. enormous c. generous
d. insignificant d. nationalistic
Gigantic = colossal, Cyclopean, herculean, huge,
immense, prodigious, titanic, tremendous,
vast.
19. The World Bank loans granted to the
Philippines is a manifestation of its resolute
resolve to help developing countries like ours.
a. firm b. weak c. dynamic
d. stalwart e. dwindling
Resolute =bold, constant, decided, determined,
earnest, fixed, steadfast, relentless.
20. A witness sometimes testify just because of
some pecuniary interest.
a. fiscal b. personal c. financial
d. charitable e. vested
Pecuniary =
21. Demand for a bigger increase in taxi fare is a
manifestation of the blatant show of greed by
taxi owners.
a. blazen b. compassionate c. defensive
d. sympathetic e. offensive
Blatant =
22. His appellation as a prosecutor in the
judiciary was hailed by his colleagues.
a. declaration b. explanation c. avowal
d. designation e. act of appealing
Appellation = address, cognomen, epithet, style,
title.
23. An eminent artist
a. lovable b. well-known c. practicing
d. experience e. technical
Eminent = elevated, high, lofty, celebrated,
conspicious, distinguished, exalted, famous,
illustrious, notable, prominent, remarkable,
renowned.
24. A taciturn children
a. Silent b. mischievous c. talkative
d. intelligent e. stubborn
Taciturn = close, dumb, laconic, mum, reserved,
reticent, uncommunicative.
25. A ferocious dog
a. jungle b. fame c. fierce
d. favorite d. wild
Ferocious = feral, fierce, rapacious, ravenous,
savage, untamed, wild, barbarous.
26. What a respectable young lady
a. homely b. plain c. honorable
d. satisfied e. pretty
Respectable =considerable, estimable,
presentable, upright.
27. A candid utterance
a. sweet b. remarkable c. short
d. frank e. humorous
Candid = fair, impartial, just, unbiased,
unprejudiced, frank.
28. It is illegal to divulge sensitive information
without proper authorization.
a. hide b. reveal c. pamper
d. spoil e. conceal
Divulge = communicate, declare, disclose,
exhibit, expose, tell, uncover.
29. The presence of media reporters during the
hostage crisis, if not properly managed by the
ground commander, could sometimes be
meddlesome rather than helpful.
a. interfering b. opportunistic c. insane
d. confusing e. crazy
Meddlesome = interfering, intermeddling,
intrusive, officious, prying.
30. A police cordon was established to prevent
looters from entering the burning Gotesco
Grand Central Mall.
a. cloak b. barrier c. retinue
d. pile of firewood e. police line
31. The teacher surrogate parents to their
students while at school.
a. deputy b. champion c. mainstay
d. substitute c. collaborator
Surrogate =
32. It was magnanimous gesture on the part of
the government to grant amnesty and
livelihood opportunities to the rebels.
a. great b. vengeful c. noble
d. desperate e. persuasive
Magnanimous =
33. Courtesy is the hallmark of a gentleman.
a. badge b. decoration c. apologize
d. proof of excellence e. appearance

34. To admonish is to:

a. retract b. reprieve c. disfigure
d. reprove firmly e. applaud
35. It is important for a police officer to look neat
and dignified, not sloppy.
a. untidy b. imperfect c. inaccurate
d. unfashionable e. unassertive
Sloppy =
36. The suspected shabu laboratory was placed
under round-the –clock surveillance.
a. observation b. interrogation c. inquiry
d. pronunciation d. cross examination
37. Jose Rizal was incarcerated by the Spaniards
at Fort Santiago.
a. tried b. imprisoned c. tortured
d. deported e. killed
38. We should never be apathetic towards other
people for we have social responsibility to
fulfill.
a. Indifferent c. concerned
b. Generous d. worried
39. A good leader should be cognizant of the
numerous issues that affect his constituents.
a. aware c. confused
b. uninformed d. idealistic
40.Always be careful not to issue any disparaging
remarks against other people.
a. praising c. damaging
b. confusing d. discouraging
41. Flowers are ephemeral; they bloom yet wither
in a week or so later.
a. shrivel c. beautiful
b. long lasting d. short lived
42. A fastidious person will never find true
happiness
a. simple c. greedy
b. choosy d. contented
43. The Ortigas Center is filled with gargantuan
buildings, some having up to 50 floors.
a. crowded c. first class
b. old and weak d. gigantic
44. Nobody liked haughty Monty who kept
bragging about his riches.
a. arrogant c. respectable
b. foolish d. dependable
45. The corrupt policeman was discharged from
service due to his ignominious act of
accepting bribes.
a. honorable c. unwanted
b. disrespectable d. remarkable
46. The impudent child was scolded for
answering back to older people.
a. respectful c. clever
b. honorable d. rude
47. Spores are infinitesimal reproductive units of
fungi and lower plants.
a. invisible c. microscopic
b. interesting d. large
48. Never trust an insidious person because
you’ll never know what goes on in his mind.
a. honest c. loyal
b. treacherous d. trustworthy
49. Janet is an irascible girl who frequently has
tantrums.
a. impatient c. hot-tempered
b. cheerful d. jolly
50. Specialist should be meticulous especially
when performing operations.
a. careful c. strict
b. careless d. lenient
51. Christ teaches us to be concerned about
putting up riches in heaven and not to be
obsessed with mundane things.
a. temporary c. insignificant
b. worldly d. important
52. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from afar
because she is myopic.
a. cross-eyed c. farsighted
b. eagle-eyed d. nearsighted
53. Regine, being a child of three, is oblivious to
the world around her.
a. careful c. aware
b. carefree d. unmindful
54. Man can never be omniscient like God.
a. all-knowing c. immortal
b. logical d. miraculous
55. The piquant mouse was able to find its way
out of the maze in a short while.
a. dumb c. small
b. clever d. unusual
56. It is now plausible to say that someday,
interplanetary travel will no longer be
impossible.
a. reasonable c. illogical
b. unusual d. extraordinary
57. A prudent person is not easily deceived.
a. loyal c. wise
b. careless d. foolish
58. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is a
common aphorism.
a. slogan c. proverb
b. battlecry d. motto
59. Charmaine’s deportment is highly
commendable.
a. belief c. intelligence
b. behavior d. competence
60. For enmity and hate are contrary to friendship
and concord.
a. agreement c. confusion
b. mutual hatred d. division
61. The Filipino’s fortitude is the reason why he
seldom complains.
a. endurance c. discontent
b. peace-loving d. satisfaction
62. Poverty should never be viewed as an
impediment towards attaining good education.
a. reason c. link
b. way d. obstruction
63. The students were upbraided for misbehaving
during the assembly.
a. praised c. scolded
b. honored d. stopped
64. Urbane people are appalled by rude behavior.
a. well-mannered c. modern
b. ill-mannered d. rich
65. Clowns are never vapid but the sick usually are:
a. lively and energetic c. clumsy
b. lacking spirit and liveliness d. funny
66. The client was asked to verify the veracity of the
statement of accounts issued.
a. accuracy c. redundancy
b. discrepancy d. mistake
67. Dentists believe that babies should be weaned
from feeding bottles as soon as possible to
prevent malformation of the infants’ erupting
teeth.
a. get used to c. free from dependence
b. develop hatred for d. make more dependent
68. Some people believe that Balete Drive is
haunted because a wraith of a woman appears
there.
a. shadow c. reflection
b. statue d. ghost
69. She looks unkempt with her wavy coarse hair
falling freely behind her back.
a. pretty c. prim and proper
b. neat d. untidy
70. The room is topsy-turvy, as if a hurricane just
passed through.
a. disorderly c. orderly
b. destroyed d. clean
71. Sherlock Holmes is a famous sleuth.
a. adventure c. detective
b. scientist d. criminal
72. Mindy rummaged through the chest of old
clothes for something usable to donate.
a. searched through c. passed through
b. wandered through d. scattered
73. Only a ruffian could do such a heinous act of
killing a helpless child.
a. an insane person c. a lovable person
b. a brutal person d. a confused person
74. To augment the policemen’s income, the
government allowed them to take part-time
jobs..
a. increase c. limit
b. contribute d. remove
75. A person’s reputation is very important so be
very careful not to calumniate anybody..
a. embarrass c. tease
b. abuse d. slander
76. The footprints were effaced when the floor
was mopped.
a. printed c. deformed
b. erased d. developed
77. The plane overshot the runway and landed on
a ditch.
a. passed through c. went beyond
b. passed by d. did not reach
Direction: Select from the given
alternatives the word that is most
nearly opposite to the meaning of the
underline word as used in the
following sentences:
1. A police Officer is not expected to be
indecorous.
a. Dislike b. dignified
c. Distasteful d. discreditable
e. objectionable
2. Some puny details of the patrol
operations plan are not.
a. Weak b. small
c. Complex d. significant

3. Petty matters are being discussed

by the patrol team.
a. Small c. confusing
b. Important d. vital
e. insignificant
4. The police officer must have a
genteel character.
a. rude c. fluent
b. polite d. meek
e. valor
5. A group of farmers instigated a
demonstration against their landlord.
a. began c. prevented
b. ended d. acted
e. provoked
6. The officer wants to extricate
himself from the controversy.
a. entangle c. implicate
b. excuse d. remove
e. extract
7. The survey results confirm that the
Philippines is a corrupt society.
a. argue c. affirm
b. suggest d. rebut
e. strengthen
8. Everyone is encouraged to live an
austere life.
a. complicated c. extravagant
b. simple d. luxurious
e. inexpensive
9. the supervisor is impartial
a. honest c. unjust
b. selective d. biased
e. unprejudiced
10. A semblance of police protection is
better than none at all.
a. Token c. complete
b. Unlimited d. equality
e. shade

11. He made an ambiguous

explanation to his superior.
a. definite c. solitary
b. overcast d. mysterious
e. doubtful
12. the PNP’s clandestine operations
against the top leaders of the CPP
NPA NDF was aborted due to bad
weather.
a. worsened c. cancelled
b. continued d. miscamed
e. terminated
13. flexible regulation is a better
policy.
a. rigid c. pliable
b. frigid d. malleable
e. strict
14. To make commotion.
a. Peace b. quiet c. calmness d. clatter e. order

15. Precise instructions to the hostages.

a. fix b. determinate c. loose
d. definite e. exact

16. Divulge the information

a. share b. reveal c. conceal
d. unclose e. disclose
17. Label with all pertinent data.
a. relevant b. apposite c. immaterial
d. extraneous e. applicative

18. Occupied an inconspicuous position.

a. obscure b. prominent c. unnoticeable
d. opaque e. vague
19. The accused was exonerated from the
charges.
a. acquitted c. convicted
b. Excused d. Imputed