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MITIGATE
c. Intensify
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v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
a. Enjoin Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
c. Fulminate
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It's a good thing you're so________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds of forms to________ a child.
c. adapt/adopt
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n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
c. Resonance Question:
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The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in store for him and his family.
b. Omen; forerunner
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Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
b. Willing to acceptQuestion: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude. wizened
c. LazinessQuestion: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
REFUTE
b. SupportQuestion: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. deleterious
INORDINATE
a. Reasonable11. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning_________ , preferred hot dogs to steak.
b. pallet Question:
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The journalist
denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's private
life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
b. Overly curious about the sexual behavior of others
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adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
b. InvidiousQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
I can_________ all the terms of the apartment lease_________ the one about not allowing pets.
d. accept/except Question:
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The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
a. Rules for action or behaviorQuestion: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. adverse
ITINERANT
a. Permanent
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The company is__________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
c. whollyQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones from the options below.
The_________ poet, knowing his death was__________ , struggled to finish his final ode.
d. eminent/imminent
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Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in______________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems________________ out
immediately.
b. straitened/straightenedQuestion:
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The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.
a. Purposely confuse21. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The only________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
b. distinguishedQuestion:
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Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
c. Outward appearanceQuestion: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scop
d. Sectarian
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That grueling competition really tested the____________ of the gymnastics team.
b. metalQuestion: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
d. EfficacyQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
Although_________
wanted to keep the boat all to_________ , I knew it would be used
extensively by both Susan and________________ .
d. I/myself/me Question:
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Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance. RIFE
a. PrevalentQuestion:
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The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
c. Blunt or rude in manner of speech
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The workers were allowed to___________ down once they'd________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet_________
down.
d. lay/laid/laid Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
a. DisdainfulQuestion:
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Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.
a. Expression of disapproval or blame
Expression of apology or regret
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The despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
a- Sycophants; servile followers Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
AVARICE
d. GenerosityQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The crafty spy gave a___________ name to the hotel clerk.
c. fictitious Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
Admirable Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
d. SickeningQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises_____________ benefits to the students and the community.
a. innumerable
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I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and_________ path.
b. tortuousQuestion: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias____________ her hair color.
a. complimented Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
She hastened to_________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will_________ that the check is mailed today.
a. assure/ensureQuestion: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
c. Admirable Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
d. Harmful
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It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.
c. Be worthwhile or proper for; be incumbent upon
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Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
b. Aggravate; worsen Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A mass or crowd; multitude
c. HordeQuestion:
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Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
c. Excessively talkative about trivial topics
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adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
c. Analogous
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Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife________ her wealth and__________ the law at every
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She launched her new line of handbags________ a fanfare of publicity.
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n. Local or provincial dialect
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We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and ____