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1

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

WOEFUL

Pathetic

Frantic

Sturdy

Unhinged

Repulsive

Explanation

The adjective "woeful" means terribly sad and pitiful, pathetic and tragic. Additionally, "repulsive" means gross, disgusting, not attractive; "frantic" means hurried, stressed; "sturdy" means reliable, strong and firm, unlikely to fall over or break; "unhinged" means disturbed, mentally imbalanced, crazy.

2

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

THOROUGH

Comprehensive

Combative

Incomplete

Absent

Haughty

Explanation

The adjective "thorough" means complete, finished and including every possible detail. This is closest in meaning to "comprehensive." Additionally, "combative" means argumentative, inclined to start conflict; "incomplete" means not finished; "haughty" means prideful and arrogant; "absent" means not here, not present.

3

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

SPUN

Revolved

Handcrafted

Sardonic

Sarcastic

Narrative

Explanation

Something that "revolves" spins around. "Handcrafted" means made by hand, and "narrative" is the adjective form of narration (storytelling). "Sarcastic" and "sardonic" are synonyms, and both indicate the use of irony in order to mock.

4

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

PRIMARY

First

Last

Least

Average

Uncommon

Explanation

The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.

5

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

TWISTY

Tortuous

Very painful

Yellowed

Infuriating

Edible

Explanation

"Tortuous" and "twisty" both mean winding, full of twists and turns. "Edible" means able to be eaten, "infuriating" means maddening, and "yellowed" means turned yellow (usually because of age). "Painful" is a near synonym for torturous, the word used to describe torture, but that is a different word from tortuous.

6

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LUSH

Verdant

Profane

Explicit

Objective

Subjective

Explanation

"Lush" means abundant or luxuriant and often refers to plants or foliage, so it is most similar in meaning to "verdant," which means either_of the color of grass_ or covered in green vegetation. For clarification, "profane" means rude and disrespectful or having to do with worldly things instead of spiritual things, "explicit" means clear and unambiguous, "subjective" means biased or based on personal opinion, and "objective" means not subject to personal opinion.

7

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BEGUILE

Entice

Deride

Allow

Quell

Suggest

Explanation

“Beguile” means to charm or entice someone, so the correct answer is “entice," which means to tempt someone. For clarification, "deride" means to mock, and "quell" means to suppress or subdue.

8

Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BECALM

Soothe

Frustrate

Intrepid

Adventurous

Mock

Explanation

“Becalm” means soothe or make calm. The prefix "be_-"_ means to make or to cause, so it makes sense that "becalm" means make calm. So, "soothe" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “mock” means make fun of, and “intrepid” means brave and adventurous.

9

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BESEECH

Beg

Combine

Direct

Warn

Familiarize

Explanation

"Beseech" means beg or ask someone to do something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Combine" means blend or put together. "Direct" is a verb that means order or command. "Warn" means inform someone of a potential danger. "Familiarize" means become familiar with something or gain information about a person or topic.

10

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Rural

Countryside

Suburban

Urban

Mountainous

Arid

Explanation

"Rural" means countryside; Suburban means residential; Urban means city-like; Mountainous means having many mountains; and Arid means dry.

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