Question: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in Capital Letters in the following sentence.
The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
Question: Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
A
spoil
B
detract from; debase
C
fill or permeate with a particular feeling or quality
Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not _____ our business directly, they may have an adverse _____ on the spending power of our customers.
Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
The company is _____ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
Question: Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in Capital Letters as it is used in the sentence below.
The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.
Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning _____, preferred hotdogs to steak.
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The workers were allowed to _____ down once they’d _____ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet _____ down.
Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____ of the gymnastics team.