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439 solved questions with detailed explanations

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The spy succeeded only because he had a friend on the inside to help and encourage him. Which word best describes the friend's action?

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82

Despite her talent, the young artist remained __________ and hesitant to showcase her work to a large audience.

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83

The tense situation was "ameliorated" when Sam proposed a solution. What does "ameliorated" mean?

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84

Mary received a love poem from an _____ admirer, whose identity remained unknown.

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85

Despite his __________ stature, the boxer possessed surprising strength and agility.

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86

After lengthy negotiations, the two countries finally reached an _____ on trade policies.

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87

Our father was _____ when we asked him to drive us to the farm for apple picking, readily agreeing to our request.

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88

In a legal context, 'assault and battery' refers to:

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89

The murderer was considered an _____ to the community, a detested person whose presence was unwanted.

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90

The Mayor "allocated" 30 percent of the funds for improving schools. What did the Mayor do with the funds?

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91

I feel nothing but "antipathy" for you because you are a liar and a thief. What is "antipathy"?

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92

Angelos experienced terrible _____ when he learned of Buffy's death, feeling extreme sadness and torment.

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93

Accretion of minerals forms stalactites in caves. What is "accretion"?

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94

The old man's __________ expression rarely changed, making him seem perpetually unhappy.

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95

The employees became __________ after their requests for better working conditions were ignored.

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96

Renee could not figure out what Monroe had seen because he was too distraught to deliver a 'coherent' statement. What was Monroe unable to deliver?

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97

The archaeologist's __________ excavation of the site led to the discovery of several rare artifacts.

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98

A subject that John found "abstruse" was characterized by what difficulty level?

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99

The pain in Arnold's foot was so _____ that he could barely walk.

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100

The 'canny' runner hung at the back of the pack through much of the race to watch the other runners, and then sprinted past them at the end. What does 'canny' describe the runner as?

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