(Q. 21–23) Choose the word which is MOST SIMILAR IN MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
21. adorned
(A) spent
(B) dressed
(C) tried
(D) carried
(E) necklace
22. showered
(A) bestowed
(B) cleaned
(C) pleased
(D) bathed
(E) threw
23. lament
(A) fear
(B) tell
(C) grieve
(D) care
(E) forget
Directions—(Q.24–25) Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE IN MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
24. considerate
(A) ignorant
(B) lazy
(C) angry
(D) thoughtful
(E) insensitive
25. furthest
(A) longest
(B) closest
(C) greatest
(D) shortest
(E) wildest