Synonyms
enhanced the speed of the software
OPTIONS: rephrased; worsened; restructured; improved
improved
had no deleterious effects
OPTIONS: remote; unnecessary; beneficial; heartfelt
beneficial
“You say your parents gave their _____ consent,” the principal explained, “but by law, the school must have a signed letter to allow you to leave the campus during the school day.”
OPTIONS: implicit; winsome; politic; sanctimonious
implicit
side-by-side, touching
contiguous
wordy, repetitive
redundant
In what ways did the Japanese POW camps have a deleterious impact on the captives?
Answers will vary, but all of the following would have a deleterious impact on the captives:
- Physical abuse incurred from the guards
- Malnourishment & its related diseases
- Improper shelters
a humorous caricature
OPTIONS: cartoon; version; uproar; drama
cartoon
gave a redundant explanation
OPTIONS: poetic; succinct; humble; winning
succinct
The vibrant colors, sweet scents, fresh breezes, and tropical charms of the Caribbean _____ visitors, who often long to return there.
OPTIONS: enhance; absolve; enthrall; extenuate
enthrall
to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses
extenuate
to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt
absolve
What caused the constant clangor that captives, guards, and civilians in Japan heard throughout 1945?
The B-29s flying over Japan caused the clangor since their presence would trigger air-raid sirens.
deafening clangor
OPTIONS: din; avarice; rendition; stereo
din
his winsome personality
OPTIONS: touching; unappealing; revealed; demure
unappealing
The producer’s _____ criticism of the play weeks before it opened led to several rounds of revisions, which resulted in a far superior work.
OPTIONS: politic; incisive; prosaic; redundant
incisive
characteristic of prose, not poetic
prosaic
an eager desire for something; greed
cupidity
How did Circe enthrall most of the members of Odysseus's crew during their time on Aeaea?
She charmed them with her "beguiling" voice, invited them into her home, poisoned their wine with a spell that would turn them into pigs!
regarded her as the paragon
OPTIONS: version; opposite; alternative; ideal
ideal
the scintillating fireworks
OPTIONS: dramatic; spectacular; dull; harmless
dull
Barb thought the living room décor on the showroom floor was neat and correct but distinctly _____; she wanted something more original and distinctive.
OPTIONS: prosaic; politic; contiguous; redundant
prosaic
marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy
ostentatious
tending to cause harm or obstruct developments; being oppositional or adverse
inimical
According to Greek mythology, how does Persephone's presence on Earth enhance the natural environment?
Persephone's presence on Earth corresponds to the summer months of the year (when it is warm outside, plants & flowers come back, farming is possible, etc.).
made politic remarks
OPTIONS: charming; inspired; moralistic; tactful
tactful
a highly politic move
OPTIONS: moralistic; imprudent; brilliant; profound
imprudent
The _____ witticisms that adorned their conversation flashed across the room like fiery comets of the night.
OPTIONS: contiguous; scintillating; deleterious; winsome
scintillating
charming, attractive, pleasing (often suggesting a childlike charm and innocence)
winsome
making a show of virtue or righteousness
sanctimonious
Why did the U.S. government absolve many Japanese war criminals by 1950?
Reconciling with Japan was becoming politically expedient as the Cold War was beginning.