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939 solved questions with detailed explanations

901

Brian lamely offered his 'condolences' on the loss of his sister's roommate's cat. What did Brian offer?

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902

An individual who is "abducted" has been subjected to what action?

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903

Flout, as in flouting a school's dress code, means to:

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904

Garish advertising, with its loud colors and flashing lights, aims to capture attention but often does so at the expense of aesthetic appeal. What is the primary goal of garish advertising?

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905

An "anarchist" like Carmine wanted to dissolve every government. What is an "anarchist"?

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906

Furtive, describing Jane's placement of drugs, means it was:

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907

Despite the lively party atmosphere, she remained __________ in a corner, observing the festivities quietly.

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908

Extraneous details in a report should be removed because they are:

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909

After seeing its unforeseen and catastrophic effects, Congress sought to annul the law. To 'annul' a law is to:

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910

Joe's mother _____ him for eating cookies before dinner, warning him it would spoil his appetite.

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911

In the confusion, the super-spy absconded into the night with the secret plans. Which of the following actions is most similar to 'absconding'?

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912

Garrulous tour guides, while enthusiastic, can sometimes exhaust their groups with an endless stream of historical facts and personal anecdotes. What is a potential drawback of a garrulous tour guide?

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913

She looked at his arrogant behavior with clear __________.

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914

A 'forlorn' individual is typically:

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915

The stories circulating about my demise were _____, as I am clearly standing before you, alive and well.

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916

The court decided that Vanilla Ice did not have to honor the contract because he had been 'coerced' into signing it. What does 'coerced' mean?

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917

Fecund, describing a tree that bore many apples, means it is:

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918

He became completely ________ of her wit and charm after their first conversation.

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919

Whenever Albert saw Mariah in her slinky red dress, he began to feel quite _____, showing strong romantic interest.

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920

The president's speech 'catalyzed' the nation and resuscitated the economy. What effect did the speech have?

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