Reading Comprehension Test 61 Welcome to your Reading Comprehension Test 61 DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-2): Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage. 1. Downturn (a) operose (b) aeonian (c) abetment (d) descent (e) procurement None 2. Persistent (a) merciful (b) tenacious (c) intermittent (d) relenting (e) yielding None Time's up