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The Susan B. Anthony coin was named after the famous suffragist whose passion for women’s __________ eventually led to the passage of the nineteenth amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote.
“Enfranchisement” means the granting of voting rights to a group of people. Since Susan B. Anthony was a "suffragist," someone who fought for women’s right to vote, "enfranchisement" is the only logical answer choice.
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The professor used a series of __________ in his education class in order to illustrate some difficulties young teachers face with students.
"Vignettes" (short sketeches) is the only answer that provides an illustration (either via words or otherwise) from which students can learn. "Veneers" is entirely unrelated, as "verneers" means a surface coating or surface appearance that doesn't accurately characterize the whole; "superlatives" may be used in speech, but they do not alone illustrate potential difficulties; and "lexicons" are also related to words, but again, they do not illustrate difficulties.
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The girl's fear of the dark made bringing a flashlight with her when trick-or-treating an absolute __________.
Since the girl is afraid of the dark, it would be very important to bring a flashlight on Halloween. This importance is stressed by the sentence's use of "absolute." The only answer choice that conveys this sense of importance is "necessity," making it the correct answer.
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Richard’s status as a __________ was enhanced by his refusal to join the group’s effort.
Richard’s refusal to join the others means he is set apart from the group, which is the opposite meaning of "participant," "follower," "devotee," and unrelated in meaning to the word "sluggard." "Maverick" is the correct answer.
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The chef had an _________ to Asian cuisine, and refused to consider any jobs at Japanese restaurants.
The sentence makes it clear that the chef does not like Japanese restaurants, therefore he clearly has a problem with Asian cuisine. Of the available answer choices, only aversion gives the correct meaning.
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The principal put a strict __________ on all schoolwide activities until the rival student groups made peace.
The activities were clearly stopped by the principal to make the groups behave. Encouragement, valuation, and endorsement do not fit the sentence, while approbation is not quite strong enough. Only "moratorium" means placing a full stop on activities.
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His experience with youth sports revealed his __________, as he often fell down while running and frequently dropped the ball.
The actions resulting from his athletic experiences indicate he was clumsy. Only “maladroitness” means clumsy, while all the other choices are antonyms for "clumsy."
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The __________ between the two professors began over minor differences, but carried on quite strongly for years.
While all the answer choices indicate some measure of ill feeling, only “animosity” indicates the correct seriousness. “Antipathy” and “coolness” indicate a carelessness, while “impatience” does not have an appropriate level of seriousness. "Harmony" means the exact opposite of ill feeling.
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Throughout her sophomore year, she suffered a string of __________, having to miss almost half her classes due to illness.
Because she missed classes from illness, the correct answer needs to indicate that in its context and tone. While “accidents,” "trials," and “coincidences” fit somewhat, none have the appropriate indication of illness. “Fortunes” should be dismissed immediately, as it is a positive word.
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Few of the artist’s works examine the __________ of men and women; he prefers to depict their ugliness.
"Pulchritude" means physical beauty. An artist who prefers to depict ugliness would not depict physical beauty.
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The model’s once atypical beauty eventually became the __________ by which all subsequent models were judged.
"Paradigm" means that which serves as a pattern or model. The model's once uncommon beauty eventually became the standard by which the beauty of other models was determined.
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Because of her incomparable __________, the wicked stepmother easily tricked her new husband in the fairy tale.
"Guile" means deceitful and cunning behavior. A wicked stepmother tricking her husband, like those found in old fairy tales, would certainly brim with guile_._
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While losing his job and his title, the politician believed the public __________ was the worst part of his infamous scandal.
The “infamous scandal” and the loss of job and title indicate negativity in the politician’s experience. The only word among the answer choices which has a negative connotation is “censure,” which means expression of disapproval.
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The politician was always railing against taxes, and was accused of offering a lower tax rate as a simple __________.
The invocation of simplicity means that the politician’s lower tax rates are never seriously considered or offered with any complexity. “Panacea,” which means cure-all or magical fix, is the only answer with the appropriate sense of lightness to the solution.
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His sales strategy was considered a __________, and all new hires in the company were taught the method in regular orientation.
The key element to the sentence is the second clause, which indicates that the sales strategy is something the company wants to share with everyone. There is not an exactly perfect word, but each needs to be read in context. “Paradigm,” meaning model or example, is the best answer available.
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Her __________ for driving sports cars harmed both her bank account and her personal safety.
To find the answer, look at the way the sentence is structured. Her driving habit was something she did despite the fact she was potentially harming herself, indicating the habit was something she could not help. “Proclivity,” meaning a strong tendency towards something, is the only answer choice that indicates such a meaning.
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Once cordial, in recent years their relationship had developed a strong __________.
The opening phrase, “Once cordial,” indicates that the appropriate answer choice must be an antonym to “cordial,” which means warmth and good feeling. Of all the answer choices, only “antagonism” conveys the appropriate meaning of rivalry or even hatred.
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Despite attempts to appear serious and respected, most medical professionals viewed the pharmaceutical salesman often came off as a __________.
The “despite” at the beginning of the sentence is the best clue as to the correct answer. With that word beginning the sentence, look for a word meaning that conveys a meaning different than “serious and respected.” “Charlatan,” which means an impostor or fake, is the best answer.
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King Solomon was esteemed for his knowledge and __________, as his knowledge was counter-balanced by a practical wisdom.
"Sapience" means great wisdom and discernment. King Solomon's knowledge was tempered by his practical wisdom (that is, his "sapience").
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She was a __________ with the cello, but her exceptional talent came at a heavy price; she had no social life.
"Virtuoso" means a person with masterly technique, skill, or style. The cellist had masterly technique, skill, or style, but her accomplishment detracted from her relationships with others.
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