O Level Test 11

The movie’s ______ scenes made many audience members uncomfortable.

• provocative

• pastoral

• penitent

• punitive

The artist’s latest painting was praised for its ______ charm and gentle colors.

• belligerent

• pastoral

• obfuscate

• endorse

His ______ expression showed he deeply regretted his actions.

• punitive

• penitent

• provocative

• beneficent

The teacher tried to ______ the topic by using a clear and relatable example.

• obfuscate

• elucidate

• belittle

• bewilder

She tends to ______ others’ achievements to make herself feel superior.

• endorse

• belittle

• elucidate

• idolize

His ______ remarks quickly led to a heated argument.

• punitive

• belligerent

• benevolent

• benign

The complex explanation did nothing but ______ the issue further.

• elucidate

• obfuscate

• endow

• inform

Despite being confused, the child looked at the magician with a ______ smile.

• bewildered

• beleaguered

• benign

• fanatical

The philanthropist’s ______ actions earned her respect across communities.

• belligerent

• beneficent

• bewildered

• punitive

He was clearly ______ by the unexpected turn of events.

• belittled

• bemused

• fanatical

• ironic