1.
The detective was known for his astute (zeki) ability to deduce conclusions from minimal evidence.
A) clumsy
B) naive
C) astute
D) careless
E) slow
2.
The soldier’s valiant (cesur) efforts in the face of overwhelming odds were recognized with a medal of honor.
A) cowardly
B) weak
C) timid
D) valiant
E) passive
3.
Her decision to move abroad was seen as a precipitous (düşüncesizce) move, as she hadn’t thoroughly planned it.
A) calculated
B) precipitous
C) cautious
D) meticulous
E) thoughtful
4.
The CEO’s speech was full of platitudes (bayağı sözler), offering no real solutions to the company’s pressing issues.
A) platitudes
B) insights
C) solutions
D) details
E) innovations
5.
He faced the brunt (darbeyi) of the criticism for the project’s failure, even though it was a team effort.
A) support
B) brunt
C) reward
D) blame
E) appreciation
6.
The artist’s work was described as sublime (yüce), capturing the essence of human emotion with every brushstroke.
A) mediocre
B) sublime
C) ordinary
D) uninspiring
E) forgettable
7.
His response was so equivocal (belirsiz) that it left everyone more confused than before.
A) clear
B) equivocal
C) straightforward
D) definite
E) direct
8.
She managed to circumvent (atlatmak) the bureaucratic obstacles to get the permits she needed for her project.
A) confront
B) obey
C) face
D) circumvent
E) abide
9.
The scientist presented a compelling (ikna edici) case for the new theory, backed by extensive data.
A) compelling
B) weak
C) uncertain
D) flawed
E) unsatisfactory
10.
His acrimonious (sert) tone during the debate did little to foster cooperation among the participants.
A) friendly
B) acrimonious
C) gentle
D) calm
E) peaceful
11.
The proposal was met with derision (alay), as most of the audience considered it impractical.
A) praise
B) admiration
C) derision
D) applause
E) agreement
12.
Despite their tenuous (zayıf) relationship, they managed to work together on the project.
A) strong
B) solid
C) tenuous
D) durable
E) close
13.
The historian’s work was meticulous (titiz), leaving no detail unexamined in her comprehensive study of the era.
A) meticulous
B) careless
C) hasty
D) rushed
E) sloppy
14.
The decision was based on empirical (deneysel) data, gathered through months of rigorous experimentation.
A) theoretical
B) empirical
C) speculative
D) hypothetical
E) abstract
15.
The doctor’s diagnosis was unequivocal (kesin), leaving no doubt about the severity of the condition.
A) ambiguous
B) unequivocal
C) doubtful
D) unclear
E) uncertain