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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

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.

5

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.

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

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

Robert Burns is considered the                      Scottish poet, as his work is famous throughout Scotland and is seen to embody Scottish culture.

irrelevant

quintessential

unimpressive

mediocre

dispensible

Explanation

The second half of the sentence indicates that Robert Burns is held in high regard, so "quintissential" is the best answer choice.

8

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.

9

The large and diverse meal options made the starving men look                     .

agog

wearily

indifferently

disinterested

sardonically

Explanation

The "hungry men" are looking at "the large and diverse meal options." As the correct answer describes how they view the meal choices, it must reflect the fact that they would be amazed and happy with the options. "Agog," meaning wide-eyed with enthusiasm and wonder, is the best choice among the answers.

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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