If the accident was so terrible than the subject could only be considered lucky if he only suffered minor damage, so the correct answer is "incidental." "Incidental" means secondary, minor, something small that goes along with something bigger. Additionally, "equitable" means fair and equal; "bellicose" means aggressive, war-like, hostile; "horrendous" means terrible, dreadful, horrible; "aggravated" means provoked or made worse.

If the daughter's "liberal" beliefs challenged the father then his beliefs must have been deeply conservative or "reactionary." "Reactionary" means strongly opposed to change and very conservative. Additionally, "moderate" means not severe, not strongly in favor of one or the other; "youthful" means young, full of youth; "garrulous" means talkative; "fleeting" means not long lasting.

The subject is described as "well regarded and admired" so his career could best be described as "illustrious" which means storied, well known and respected within a certain area. Additionally, "outlandish" means ridiculous and extravagant; "gruesome" means causing disgust, gross; "despicable" means wicked; "unnerving" means worrying, discomforting, causing unease.

If the house badly needs repair it makes sense to describe it as "derelict" which means falling down, in poor condition. Additionally, "terse" means brief; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened with; "gleaming" means shiny; "lucrative" means profitable.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the adjective you need to find must mean something like uncomfortably hot, scorching, boiling. The correct answer is therefore "torrid." "Torrid" can mean very hot and very dry or difficult to accomplish. Additionally, "quaint" means cute and old-fashioned; "interminable" means never ending, ceaseless; "instantaneous" means happening in an instant, occurring in a moment; "wanton" means random and reckless.

If the subject had to become accustomed to an idea it must have previously been unfamiliar to her. The correct answer is therefore "alien" which means foreign, exotic, unfamiliar. Additionally, "current" means modern, contemporary, of the times; "lucrative" means profitable, producing wealth; "quaint" means cute and old-fashioned; "concise" means brief, to the point.

Based on the context you know you are looking for a word that relates to the reckless destruction of something. The correct answer is therefore "wanton" which means reckless, random, and cruel. Additionally, "opaque" means not transparent, not able to be seen through; "indispensable" means vital, needed, essential; "stagnant" means not moving, not growing; "unscathed" means unhurt, not wounded by.

To begin with "debunk" means disprove, prove as false. So, if the politician wanted to prove a story false it must, logically, have been "apocryphal" or most likely false, not genuine, of unlikely authenticity. Additionally, "antediluvian" means from an older time; "arcane" means (of knowledge) ancient and privileged; "inclement" means severe, intense; "utter" means completely, totally.

If the speaker cannot get the subject to change his mind then he could be described as stubborn, obstinate, or "intractable." Additionally, "circumspect" means thoughtful; "obese" means overweight, very fat; "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation; "haggard" means overworked, exhausted, having a poor appearance due to being overworked.

The man stayed in one place watching what was happening for hours. This is a rather extreme action that could best be described as "vigilant." "Vigilant" means watchful, extremely attentive. Additionally, "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say; "sage" means wise; "rakish" means charming, dashing; "lucid" means able to understand, able to know what is going on.