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1

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ texture of the airline pillow irritated Angela’s face and made her long flight all the more vexatious.

dexterous

lustrous

monotonous

abrasive

significant

Explanation

You are looking for an adjective that would describe how a pillow might irritate someone’s face and make their flight "vexatious," or unpleasant. "Abrasive" means rough, coarse, or harsh, so is the only answer choice that fits the context of the sentence.

2

The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.

germinal

robust

vibrant

seminal

vital

Explanation

The party was "unable to compete," which means it was not a strong or established party. The correct answer will indicate the party's weakness. "Germinal," meaning undeveloped or immature, is the correct answer.

3

The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.

germinal

robust

vibrant

seminal

vital

Explanation

The party was "unable to compete," which means it was not a strong or established party. The correct answer will indicate the party's weakness. "Germinal," meaning undeveloped or immature, is the correct answer.

4

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ texture of the airline pillow irritated Angela’s face and made her long flight all the more vexatious.

dexterous

lustrous

monotonous

abrasive

significant

Explanation

You are looking for an adjective that would describe how a pillow might irritate someone’s face and make their flight "vexatious," or unpleasant. "Abrasive" means rough, coarse, or harsh, so is the only answer choice that fits the context of the sentence.

5

The political party was ________________ and unable to compete in most elections.

germinal

robust

vibrant

seminal

vital

Explanation

The party was "unable to compete," which means it was not a strong or established party. The correct answer will indicate the party's weakness. "Germinal," meaning undeveloped or immature, is the correct answer.

6

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ texture of the airline pillow irritated Angela’s face and made her long flight all the more vexatious.

dexterous

lustrous

monotonous

abrasive

significant

Explanation

You are looking for an adjective that would describe how a pillow might irritate someone’s face and make their flight "vexatious," or unpleasant. "Abrasive" means rough, coarse, or harsh, so is the only answer choice that fits the context of the sentence.

7

Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was __________.

fraudulent

authentic

excessive

jeopardized

insentient

Explanation

The subject was "instantly fired," so the problems with his license were quite serious. The correct answer needs to indicate the appropriate level of seriousness. "Fraudulent," meaning fake and deceptively false, is the best choice.

8

The politician saw himself as a gifted public speaker, but his aides knew he was actually a _______________ orator.

ponderous

lighthearted

polemical

compelling

resplendent

Explanation

The structure of the sentence indicates the aides have a very different view of the politician's abilities than he does. The correct answer choice needs to mean the opposite of "gifted public speaker." "Ponderous," meaning slow and weighty, is the only answer choice that truly stands in opposition.

9

Although he practiced medicine for a decade, he was instantly fired when the hospital discovered his license was __________.

fraudulent

authentic

excessive

jeopardized

insentient

Explanation

The subject was "instantly fired," so the problems with his license were quite serious. The correct answer needs to indicate the appropriate level of seriousness. "Fraudulent," meaning fake and deceptively false, is the best choice.

10

The politician saw himself as a gifted public speaker, but his aides knew he was actually a _______________ orator.

ponderous

lighthearted

polemical

compelling

resplendent

Explanation

The structure of the sentence indicates the aides have a very different view of the politician's abilities than he does. The correct answer choice needs to mean the opposite of "gifted public speaker." "Ponderous," meaning slow and weighty, is the only answer choice that truly stands in opposition.

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