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1

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INSOLENTLY

Impertinently

Somnolently

Glamorously

Querulously

Salubriously

Explanation

"Insolent" and "impertinent" are synonyms. "Salubrious" means healthful, and "querulous" means irritable or crabby. "Glamorous" means stylish, enchanting, or attractive. "Somnolent" means sleepy.

2

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DOMINANT

Leading

Minor

Focused

Small

Descendent

Explanation

The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”

3

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ANTIQUATED

Outdated

Unmanageable

Ghastly

Troubled

Despised

Explanation

If something is "antiquated," it is old-fashioned or out of date.

The 200 year old house’s antiquated heating system still used coal as its fuel source.

So "outdated" is the best answer.

4

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PERSONABLY

Congenially

Affectionately

Fondly

Monstrously

Disagreeably

Explanation

"Personable" means friendly, congenial, and agreeable. This is an antonym of "disagreeable." "Affectionate" means loving and fond. "Monstrous" means savage or non-human.

5

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TANTAMOUNT

Equal

Sequestered

Conversant

Faulty

Ludicrous

Explanation

"Tantamount" means equal to.

6

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LETHAL

deadly

aloof

compliant

flashy

stubborn

Explanation

"Lethal"means harmful or able to cause death.

7

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISCREET

Inconspicuous

Separate

Monstrous

Hideous

Reckless

Explanation

Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.

8

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISARMING

Beguiling

Unwitting

Hazardous

Imminent

Aggressive

Explanation

"Disarming" can mean charming, persuasive, or beguiling and often describes someone's smile or demeanor. "Unwitting," on the other hand, means unaware. Don't confuse "disarming" with weapons and choose "aggressive" or "hazardous." "Imminent" means forthcoming or impending.

9

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RETINUE

entourage

jewelry

fundamentals

practice

income

Explanation

A "retinue"is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.

10

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LUGUBRIOUSLY

Glumly

Tangibly

Conscientiously

Ostensibly

Doggedly

Explanation

"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Dogged" means determined, and "ostensible" means purported or supposed. "Conscientious" means dutiful, and "tangible" means able to be touched or felt.

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