CHOOSE
n the sentence, "Proving conclusively that it really is all about the writing," what does "conclusively" most closely mean?
A. Possibly or tentatively.
B. With a degree of uncertainty.
C. Finally and without doubt.
D. In a manner that is ambiguous.
finally and without doubt
Moors means ..........
a) fertile land
b) crops and plants
c) uncultivated land or swamps
c
fairy tales are............
a) unreal stories related to magic.
b) biographies
c) historical events
a
"exaggerate" is when you.......
a) express how you feel honestly
b) describe your thoughts
c) enlarge how you feel
c
Elude means ..........
a) avoid
b)escape cleverly
) make excuses
b
Soliloquy: The actor's lengthy ______ allowed the audience to understand his inner thoughts.
A. Dialogue
B. Monologue
C. Conversation
D. Interruption
Monologue
Anachronistic: The use of a horse-drawn carriage in the modern city felt distinctly ______.
A. Contemporary
B. Timely
C. Out of place
D. Fashionable
out of place
Anomalous: The ______ weather patterns caused widespread disruption.
A. Typical
B. Predictable
C. Regular
D. Unusual
unusual
Contrivance: The plot of the film relied on a series of unlikely ______.
A. Coincidences
B. Authenticities
C. Spontaneous events
D. Realistic scenarios
coincidence
Creakiness: The old bridge's ______ made people hesitant to cross it.
A. Resilience
B. Sturdiness
C. Fragility
D. Modernity
fragility
Resplendent: The queen's gown was ______ with jewels and gold thread.
A. Plain
B. Shabby
C. Magnificent
D. Drab
c) magnificent
Gamboling: The lambs were ______ in the meadow, enjoying the spring sunshine.
A. Resting
B. Playing
C. Hiding
D. Working
b) playing
tangibility: The ______ of the ancient artifact made it feel like a connection to the past.
A. Abstractness
B. Intangibility
C. Physicality
D. Vagueness
physically
Venture: Starting a new business is always a risky.......
A. Certainty
B. Guarantee
C. Undertaking
D. Routine
undertaking
Portentous: The dark clouds and sudden silence created a ______ atmosphere.
A. Joyful
B. Ominous
C. Lighthearted
D. Carefree
Ominous
Bedridden: After the accident, he was ______ for several months.
A. Mobile
B. Confined to bed
C. Active
D. Ambulatory
b) confined to bed
Tyranny: The citizens rose up against the ______ of the oppressive regime.
A. Benevolence
B. Autocracy
C. Democracy
b) autocracy
Augment: The company decided to ______ its workforce to meet the increased demand.
A. Reduce
B. Diminish
C. Expand
D. Contract
expand
Inherent: The building's design had ______ flaws that made it structurally unsound.
A. Acquired B. External
C. Intrinsic D. Superficial
intrinsic
Carcass: The vultures circled above the ______ of the fallen animal.
A. Living being
B. Remains
C. Habitat
D. Offspring
Remains
Solitude: After years of social engagement, she sought ______ in a remote cabin.
A. Communal living
B. Isolation
C. Public gatherings D. Constant interaction
b) Isolation
Sanctuary: The old church served as a ______ for those seeking refuge from the storm.
A. Battlefield
B. Haven
C. Marketplace
D. Prison
b) Haven
Potent: The new medicine proved to be a ______ remedy for the previously incurable disease.
A. Ineffective
B. Mild
C. Powerful
D. Harmless
c) powerful
Unmitigated: The project was an ______ disaster, with no redeeming qualities.
A. Partially successful
B. Moderately challenging
C. Completely disastrous
c) completely disastrous
Transcendent: The artist's work achieved a ______ quality, elevating it beyond mere representation. A. Ordinary B. Commonplace C. Exceptional D. Mediocre
c) exceptional