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I didn't see ______ of my friends at the party.- a)either
- b)neither
- c)both
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I didn't see ______ of my friends at the party.
a)
either
b)
neither
c)
both
d)
None
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Sun Ray Institute answered |
"Either" is used to refer to one of two options or possibilities. In this sentence, it suggests that the person did not see any of their friends at the party.
I knew from Inga’s ______ reply that she was offended by my question.- a)sinuous
- b)vivacious
- c)sinister
- d)brusque
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
I knew from Inga’s ______ reply that she was offended by my question.
a)
sinuous
b)
vivacious
c)
sinister
d)
brusque
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Sun Ray Institute answered |
Brusque (adj.) means abrupt, curt, or blunt in a discourteous manner.
The catlike movements of the sneaky ______ served him well when he picked pockets among the tourists on the crowded boardwalk.- a)forerunner
- b)knave
- c)vigilante
- d)dignitary
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The catlike movements of the sneaky ______ served him well when he picked pockets among the tourists on the crowded boardwalk.
a)
forerunner
b)
knave
c)
vigilante
d)
dignitary
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Knave (n.) is a dishonest, deceitful, or unreliable person.
She is _______ to finish the project on time.- a)enough smart
- b)so smart
- c)smart enough
- d)smartly enough
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
She is _______ to finish the project on time.
a)
enough smart
b)
so smart
c)
smart enough
d)
smartly enough
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The correct phrase to use in this sentence is "smart enough," which indicates that she possesses sufficient intelligence to complete the project on time.
Bea was known for her loud and domineering personality and was considered a ______ by many who knew her.- a)banality
- b)debutante
- c)scapegoat
- d)virago
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Bea was known for her loud and domineering personality and was considered a ______ by many who knew her.
a)
banality
b)
debutante
c)
scapegoat
d)
virago
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Virago (n.) means a bold, impudent, turbulent woman
Several weeks of extremely hot, dry weather ______ the land, so instead of rowing across a river, we walked across a cracked, parched riverbed.- a)oscillated
- b)desiccated
- c)subverted
- d)coalesced
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Several weeks of extremely hot, dry weather ______ the land, so instead of rowing across a river, we walked across a cracked, parched riverbed.
a)
oscillated
b)
desiccated
c)
subverted
d)
coalesced
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To desiccate (v.) means to dry out thoroughly, become dry; to make dry, dull, or lifeless.
Jason’s ______ approach to management included narrowing the salary gap between the CEOs and office workers.- a)stoic
- b)apathetic
- c)utilitarian
- d)endemic
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Jason’s ______ approach to management included narrowing the salary gap between the CEOs and office workers.
a)
stoic
b)
apathetic
c)
utilitarian
d)
endemic
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Utilitarian (adj.) means related to the ethical doctrine that actions are right because they are useful or beneficial to the greatest number of people.
Amanda’s parents were shocked by her ______ decision to quit her job without notice and move to Hollywood.- a)conscientious
- b)affable
- c)placid
- d)impetuous
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Amanda’s parents were shocked by her ______ decision to quit her job without notice and move to Hollywood.
a)
conscientious
b)
affable
c)
placid
d)
impetuous
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Impetuous (adj.) means impulsive or passionate; characterized by sudden emotion or energy.
The student’s ______ language offended many others in the class.- a)obsequious
- b)studious
- c)scanty
- d)scurrilous
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The student’s ______ language offended many others in the class.
a)
obsequious
b)
studious
c)
scanty
d)
scurrilous
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Scurrilous (adj.) means grossly indecent or vulgar; offensive.
Ronaldo celebrated the gathering of his ______ on Thanksgiving Day and spoke with relatives he had not seen in a long time- a)commonwealth
- b)surrogates
- c)representatives
- d)kindred
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Ronaldo celebrated the gathering of his ______ on Thanksgiving Day and spoke with relatives he had not seen in a long time
a)
commonwealth
b)
surrogates
c)
representatives
d)
kindred
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Kindred (n.) is a group of people related to each other by birth or marriage.
Although others were fooled by “Doctor” Winston’s speech, Lily knew him for what he was: a(n) ______.- a)panacea
- b)charlatan
- c)prevarication
- d)accolade
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Although others were fooled by “Doctor” Winston’s speech, Lily knew him for what he was: a(n) ______.
a)
panacea
b)
charlatan
c)
prevarication
d)
accolade
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A charlatan (n.) is someone who makes elaborate, fraudulent claims to having certain skills or knowledge; a quack, imposter, fraud.
The prom was a ______ royal ball with so many handsome young men and beautiful young ladies dressed to the ultimate formality.- a)affable
- b)virtual
- c)corrosive
- d)deleterious
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The prom was a ______ royal ball with so many handsome young men and beautiful young ladies dressed to the ultimate formality.
a)
affable
b)
virtual
c)
corrosive
d)
deleterious
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Virtual (adj.) means being in essence or effect, but not in actual fact
I was bored with the ______ conversation of my roommates and longed for some intellectual stimulation.- a)egregious
- b)pronounced
- c)vapid
- d)intriguing
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
I was bored with the ______ conversation of my roommates and longed for some intellectual stimulation.
a)
egregious
b)
pronounced
c)
vapid
d)
intriguing
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Vapid (adj.) means dull, lacking life, sprit or substance; tedious.
The pitcher’s ______ workout regimen was the most grueling of all his teammates, and he never took a day off.- a)Spartan
- b)spasmodic
- c)exclusive
- d)turgid
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The pitcher’s ______ workout regimen was the most grueling of all his teammates, and he never took a day off.
a)
Spartan
b)
spasmodic
c)
exclusive
d)
turgid
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Spartan (adj.) means rigorously severe (from the Greek citystate Sparta known for its austere and rigid lifestyle); marked by strict self-discipline; characteristically simple or frugal.
After sitting in the contentious board meeting for two hours, Allen’s necktie began to feel like a ______ around his neck.- a)decorum
- b)garland
- c)noose
- d)renegade
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
After sitting in the contentious board meeting for two hours, Allen’s necktie began to feel like a ______ around his neck.
a)
decorum
b)
garland
c)
noose
d)
renegade
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A noose (n.) is a loop with slipknot, tightening when pulled.
Even though he hated to work holidays and weekends, Trevor hoped that his paycheck would serve as ______ for the time spentaway from his family.- a)metamorphism
- b)restitution
- c)enunciation
- d)proclamation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Even though he hated to work holidays and weekends, Trevor hoped that his paycheck would serve as ______ for the time spentaway from his family.
a)
metamorphism
b)
restitution
c)
enunciation
d)
proclamation
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Restitution (n.) is a restoration of what is lost or taken away, especially unjustly
Because Virgil had been so ______ as a child, he had an extremely difficult time adjusting when he enrolled in the military academy.- a)fettered
- b)intrepid
- c)coddled
- d)pallid
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Because Virgil had been so ______ as a child, he had an extremely difficult time adjusting when he enrolled in the military academy.
a)
fettered
b)
intrepid
c)
coddled
d)
pallid
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To coddle (v.) means to treat with excessive indulgence or tenderness, to baby or pamper. It also means to cook in water just below the boiling point.
The task of building the cabin was a ______ one, but Rob was up to the challenge- a)laborious
- b)venerable
- c)archaic
- d)cynical
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The task of building the cabin was a ______ one, but Rob was up to the challenge
a)
laborious
b)
venerable
c)
archaic
d)
cynical
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Laborious (adj.) means characterized by hard work, exertion, or perseverance.
The artist attempted to ______ the painting by adding people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.- a)excoriate
- b)amplify
- c)eradicate
- d)vivify
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The artist attempted to ______ the painting by adding people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
a)
excoriate
b)
amplify
c)
eradicate
d)
vivify
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To vivify (v.) means to give or bring life to; to animate.
Even though he was only in kindergarten, Joel was very ______ and could intuit when his teacher was not pleased with hisbehavior.- a)obtuse
- b)oblivious
- c)inept
- d)perceptive
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Even though he was only in kindergarten, Joel was very ______ and could intuit when his teacher was not pleased with hisbehavior.
a)
obtuse
b)
oblivious
c)
inept
d)
perceptive
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Perceptive (adj.) means having the ability to understand and be sensitive to
Paul’s ______ humor is sometimes lost on those who take his comments too literally.- a)piquant
- b)wry
- c)florid
- d)placid
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Paul’s ______ humor is sometimes lost on those who take his comments too literally.
a)
piquant
b)
wry
c)
florid
d)
placid
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Wry (adj.) means ironic, cynical, or sardonic.
Since Shane won the lottery, he has been living a life of ______ luxury, buying whatever he desires and traveling around the world in his 100-foot yacht as he is waited on hand and foot by a bevy of butlers, cooks, and maids.- a)arrant
- b)vitriolic
- c)ribald
- d)seditious
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Since Shane won the lottery, he has been living a life of ______ luxury, buying whatever he desires and traveling around the world in his 100-foot yacht as he is waited on hand and foot by a bevy of butlers, cooks, and maids.
a)
arrant
b)
vitriolic
c)
ribald
d)
seditious
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Arrant (adj.) means complete, absolute, utter.
After the neighbor’s stereo woke her up for the fifth night in a row, Brenda felt ______ to complain.- a)impelled
- b)rebuked
- c)augmented
- d)implicated
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
After the neighbor’s stereo woke her up for the fifth night in a row, Brenda felt ______ to complain.
a)
impelled
b)
rebuked
c)
augmented
d)
implicated
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To impel (v.) is to motivate; push or drive forward; propel.
The students were asked to _______ the experiment.- a)conduct
- b)conducted
- c)conducts
- d)conducting
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The students were asked to _______ the experiment.
a)
conduct
b)
conducted
c)
conducts
d)
conducting
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"Conduct" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence. It means to carry out or perform an experiment, which is the intended action.
The ski lodge had a window that looked out upon a beautiful mountain ______.- a)vista
- b)melee
- c)fray
- d)frieze
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The ski lodge had a window that looked out upon a beautiful mountain ______.
a)
vista
b)
melee
c)
fray
d)
frieze
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Vista (n.) means a view or prospect
Sean would ______ whenever it became his turn to do the dishes.- a)premeditate
- b)palter
- c)reform
- d)distend
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Sean would ______ whenever it became his turn to do the dishes.
a)
premeditate
b)
palter
c)
reform
d)
distend
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To palter (v.) is to act insincerely; to haggle; to play tricks; equivocate.
Frank feels such ______ towards his ex-business partner that he cannot stand to be in the same room with him.- a)iniquity
- b)collusion
- c)avarice
- d)animosity
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Frank feels such ______ towards his ex-business partner that he cannot stand to be in the same room with him.
a)
iniquity
b)
collusion
c)
avarice
d)
animosity
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Animosity (n.) means bitter, open hostility or enmity; energetic dislike
Something went ______ in our experiment, and instead of creating a green odorless vapor, we ended up with a noxious red liquid that stunk up the laboratory for days.- a)hoary
- b)awry
- c)listless
- d)derogatory
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Something went ______ in our experiment, and instead of creating a green odorless vapor, we ended up with a noxious red liquid that stunk up the laboratory for days.
a)
hoary
b)
awry
c)
listless
d)
derogatory
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Awry (adj.) means off-course, amiss; turned or twisted toward one side, askew; not functioning properly.
Teachers should not only be knowledgeable but also ______; students should feel comfortable approaching them with questionsor problems.- a)wheedling
- b)patronizing
- c)laconic
- d)affable
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Teachers should not only be knowledgeable but also ______; students should feel comfortable approaching them with questionsor problems.
a)
wheedling
b)
patronizing
c)
laconic
d)
affable
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Affable (adj.) means easy and pleasant to speak to, approachable; friendly, warm, gracious.
Abdul found his ten-hour shifts at the paper clip factory repetitive and ______.- a)fatuous
- b)nebulous
- c)malleable
- d)wearisome
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Abdul found his ten-hour shifts at the paper clip factory repetitive and ______.
a)
fatuous
b)
nebulous
c)
malleable
d)
wearisome
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Wearisome (adj.) means fatiguing or tiresome.
The jellyfish, known for its shimmering ______, is one of nature’s most intriguing creatures.- a)resonance
- b)opulence
- c)didactics
- d)translucence
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The jellyfish, known for its shimmering ______, is one of nature’s most intriguing creatures.
a)
resonance
b)
opulence
c)
didactics
d)
translucence
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Translucence (n.) means the property or state of allowing the passage of light.
Since the judge hearing the case was related to one of the defendants, she felt she could not offer a truly ______ opinion.- a)unbiased
- b)indifferent
- c)unilateral
- d)uninterested
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Since the judge hearing the case was related to one of the defendants, she felt she could not offer a truly ______ opinion.
a)
unbiased
b)
indifferent
c)
unilateral
d)
uninterested
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Unbiased (adj.) means completely impartial to, as in judgment.
In winter, the frost on a car’s windshield can be ______ to the driver.- a)lurid
- b)obstructive
- c)cynical
- d)purified
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In winter, the frost on a car’s windshield can be ______ to the driver.
a)
lurid
b)
obstructive
c)
cynical
d)
purified
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Sun Ray Institute answered |
Obstructive (adj.) means blocking, hindering; obscuring.
After performing a ______ of the cow, scientists determined that it did not have mad cow disease, and there was no need to notify theboard of health.- a)extrapolation
- b)interrogation
- c)interment
- d)vivisection
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
After performing a ______ of the cow, scientists determined that it did not have mad cow disease, and there was no need to notify theboard of health.
a)
extrapolation
b)
interrogation
c)
interment
d)
vivisection
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Vivisection (n.) means the dissection of an animal, particularly for scientific research.
The pain medication Kristy received after surgery offered relief; however, the overwhelming feeling of ______ was an unexpected side effect, and she didn’t like being groggy.- a)extortion
- b)compellation
- c)acquisition
- d)lethargy
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The pain medication Kristy received after surgery offered relief; however, the overwhelming feeling of ______ was an unexpected side effect, and she didn’t like being groggy.
a)
extortion
b)
compellation
c)
acquisition
d)
lethargy
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Lethargy (n.) is the state of drowsiness or sluggish inactivity.
The vulgarity used by the football fans at the stadium was ______ and eventually lead to a penalty for the team.- a)rakish
- b)quiescent
- c)sagacious
- d)reproachable
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The vulgarity used by the football fans at the stadium was ______ and eventually lead to a penalty for the team.
a)
rakish
b)
quiescent
c)
sagacious
d)
reproachable
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Reproachable (adj.) means needing rebuke or censure; in a manner that is severe or cutting
The knight sought to ______ his broadsword in such a menacing fashion as to frighten his attacker away.- a)warrant
- b)procure
- c)placate
- d)wield
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The knight sought to ______ his broadsword in such a menacing fashion as to frighten his attacker away.
a)
warrant
b)
procure
c)
placate
d)
wield
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To wield (v.) means to use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full command.
At the banquet, the disappearance of the woman’s jeweled bracelet from her wrist appeared to be the ______ of an accomplished thief.- a)attrition
- b)sledge
- c)sleight
- d)dismastment
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
At the banquet, the disappearance of the woman’s jeweled bracelet from her wrist appeared to be the ______ of an accomplished thief.
a)
attrition
b)
sledge
c)
sleight
d)
dismastment
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A sleight (n.) means a trick or feat so deftly done that the manner of performance escapes observation.
The company has _______ its sales targets for this quarter.- a)met
- b)meeting
- c)meets
- d)meet
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The company has _______ its sales targets for this quarter.
a)
met
b)
meeting
c)
meets
d)
meet
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"Met" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence. It means that the company has achieved or reached its sales targets.
Because he was antsy from having eaten too much candy, little William was unable to ______ himself in a respectable manner during the ceremony.- a)garner
- b)quell
- c)surmise
- d)comport
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Because he was antsy from having eaten too much candy, little William was unable to ______ himself in a respectable manner during the ceremony.
a)
garner
b)
quell
c)
surmise
d)
comport
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To comport (v.) means to conduct or behave (oneself) in a certain manner; to agree, accord, or harmonize.
Far from being a ______, Bob gets up at dawn every morning to prepare for a long day at work after which he attends classes in evening.- a)moderator
- b)drone
- c)replica
- d)sluggard
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Far from being a ______, Bob gets up at dawn every morning to prepare for a long day at work after which he attends classes in evening.
a)
moderator
b)
drone
c)
replica
d)
sluggard
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A sluggard (n.) is a person who is habitually lazy or idle.
With the curtains drawn back, the room was ______ with warm sunlight.- a)recessed
- b)intruded
- c)suffused
- d)belied
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
With the curtains drawn back, the room was ______ with warm sunlight.
a)
recessed
b)
intruded
c)
suffused
d)
belied
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To suffuse (v.) means to cover or fill the surface of, as in to fill with light.
The ______wallpaper in his living room makes it difficult to find curtains and furniture that will match it.- a)blunt
- b)fatuous
- c)verbose
- d)variegated
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The ______wallpaper in his living room makes it difficult to find curtains and furniture that will match it.
a)
blunt
b)
fatuous
c)
verbose
d)
variegated
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Variegated (adj.) means marked with different shades or colors.
After weeks of heavy rains, the earth gave way; mud and trees ______ down the mountain swallowing cars and houses in their path.- a)ascended
- b)inculcated
- c)aspersed
- d)hurtled
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
After weeks of heavy rains, the earth gave way; mud and trees ______ down the mountain swallowing cars and houses in their path.
a)
ascended
b)
inculcated
c)
aspersed
d)
hurtled
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To hurtle (v.) is to rush with great speed; to move violently with great noise; to fling forcefully.
It had rained all afternoon, but the fans were still ______ that the baseball game would still be played.- a)pessimistic
- b)sadistic
- c)optimistic
- d)domineering
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
It had rained all afternoon, but the fans were still ______ that the baseball game would still be played.
a)
pessimistic
b)
sadistic
c)
optimistic
d)
domineering
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Sun Ray Institute answered |
Optimistic (adj.) means taking the most hopeful view; feeling that everything in nature is for the best.
Don Quixote describes the adventures of a(n) ______ knight who believes that windmills are giants and the barmaid Dulcinea is a princess.- a)gregarious
- b)eloquent
- c)fickle
- d)errant
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Don Quixote describes the adventures of a(n) ______ knight who believes that windmills are giants and the barmaid Dulcinea is a princess.
a)
gregarious
b)
eloquent
c)
fickle
d)
errant
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Errant (adj.) means wandering, roving, especially in search of adventure; straying beyond the established course or limits.
After the debate, Karim ______ upon many of the campaign issues in a series of detailed editorials.- a)expounded
- b)ebbed
- c)doffed
- d)temporized
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
After the debate, Karim ______ upon many of the campaign issues in a series of detailed editorials.
a)
expounded
b)
ebbed
c)
doffed
d)
temporized
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To expound (v.) means to explain in detail, elaborate; to give a detailed statement or account of.
Ethan’s responses when he spoke on the telephone were ______ and he nearly always made his customers think he was rude- a)receptive
- b)laconic
- c)uncanny
- d)suave
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Ethan’s responses when he spoke on the telephone were ______ and he nearly always made his customers think he was rude
a)
receptive
b)
laconic
c)
uncanny
d)
suave
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Laconic (adj.) means curt, concise, but expressing much in a few words; brief and to the point.
The highly publicized nature of the trial caused the judge to ______ the jury in order to shield members from evidence that might sway their verdict.- a)quarantine
- b)retract
- c)sequester
- d)integrate
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The highly publicized nature of the trial caused the judge to ______ the jury in order to shield members from evidence that might sway their verdict.
a)
quarantine
b)
retract
c)
sequester
d)
integrate
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To sequester (v.) means to separate, segregate, seclude; cause to withdraw or retire, as with juries.
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