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639 solved questions with detailed explanations

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The slow _____ of minerals over centuries formed the impressive stalactites in the cave.

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282

Her ________ personality made her a favorite among her friends.

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283

The dogs were too slow to catch the agile rabbit. A rabbit that is 'agile' is:

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284

We adorned the tree with ornaments. What did we do to the tree?

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285

The morning light filtered through the __________ curtains, creating a soft, ethereal glow in the room.

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286

Our father was amenable when we asked him to drive us to the farm so we could go apple picking. If the father was 'amenable', he was:

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287

Despite the setback, her ________ spirit remained unbroken, and she quickly found new motivation.

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288

Because of adverse conditions, the hikers decided to give up trying to climb the mountain. 'Adverse' conditions are:

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289

The politician's __________ was exposed when it was revealed he had secretly negotiated with the opposing party while publicly condemning them.

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290

His nervous fidgeting and pale face did ________ his anxiety about the upcoming presentation.

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291

We hired Susan as our interior decorator because she has such a fine aesthetic sense. A person with a fine 'aesthetic' sense appreciates:

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292

A realtor will come over tonight to "appraise" our house. What does "appraise" mean?

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293

Despite the festive decorations, the atmosphere in the room remained __________ and somber, reflecting the mood of the attendees.

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294

Though the apartment was not big enough for three people, Arnold, Mark, and Zebulon were all friends and were accommodating to each other. In this sentence, 'accommodating' means:

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295

Because the evildoers took the fairy princess by force from her happy home, the entire kingdom was in despair. Which word describes the act of taking someone by force?

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296

According to the definition, to "abhor" something means to feel what emotion towards it?

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297

Once we got inside the stadium we walked down the aisle to our seats. An 'aisle' is a:

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298

After reviewing all the evidence, the jury granted Angela _____ from blame, declaring her not guilty.

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299

Mr. Thornton's sudden departure for the lavatory plunged his classroom into 'chaos.' What state was the classroom in?

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300

The earthquake in San Francisco was a 'calamity' worse than any other natural disaster. What is a 'calamity'?

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