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439 solved questions with detailed explanations

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His 'congenial' manner made him popular wherever he went. What kind of manner did he have?

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102

The children were permitted to play tag only within a carefully 'circumscribed' area of the lawn. What does 'circumscribed' mean?

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103

Although the book was pretty good, Marcy did not believe it deserved the "adulation" it received. What is "adulation"?

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104

As the project manager, she learned to __________ tasks effectively to her team members, improving overall productivity.

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105

Adam's essay on sexual response in primates was marked down because it contained too many 'colloquial' expressions. What kind of expressions were they?

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106

An action to "abjure" a belief implies what about that belief?

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107

Claiming the Pyramids were built after the Titanic sank is a glaring _____ in the historical timeline.

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108

Faced with two equally appealing options, she began to __________ about which one to choose.

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109

He snuck past the guards by using an "alias." What is an "alias"?

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110

Critics dismissed the new artist's work as merely __________, lacking originality and fresh ideas.

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111

According to the definition, the three branches of the U.S. Government form an "aggregate." What does "aggregate" refer to?

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112

Even in the dim light, she could clearly __________ the faint outline of a figure in the distance.

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113

Jacob left his watch as 'collateral' for the $500 loan. What was the watch used for?

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114

Claudia and Jimmy divorced _____, without any hard feelings or bitterness.

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115

Harry is described as an "amiable" fellow. What does "amiable" mean?

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116

Marlon told a humorous _____ about the time he got his nose stuck in a toaster.

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117

Gordon's instructions to Brenda were nothing if not 'concise.' What does 'concise' mean?

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118

An "altercation" occurred between Jason and Lionel. What is an "altercation"?

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119

Agriculture was a huge step in the progress of civilization. What is "agriculture"?

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120

Susan was hired as an interior decorator because of her fine _____ sense, allowing her to appreciate beauty.

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