Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the highlighted word in the sentence. 

1. The unperturbed baby slept soundly.
    a. disturbed

    b. undisturbed

    c. tired

    d. exhausted

2. A good leader should be cognizant of the numerous issues that affect his constituents. 

    a. aware

    b. uninformed

    c. confused

    d. idealistic

3. Always be careful not to issue any disparaging remarks against other people.

    a. praising

    b. confusing

    c. damaging

    d. discouraging

4. Flowers are ephemeral; they bloom yet wither in a week or so later. 

    a. shrivel

    b. long lasting

    c. beautiful

    d. short lived

5. "Spare the rod and spoil the child" is a common aphorism. 

    a. slogan

    b. battlecry

    c. proverb

    d. motto

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Answers:

1. b

2. a

3. c

4. d

5. c