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176. If a character is described as "languid," they are?
energetic
weak
vigorous
active
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177. The term "misanthrope" refers to?
philanthropist
humanitarian
people-hater
optimist
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178. A "noxious" substance is one that is?
harmless
beneficial
toxic
healthy
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2500
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179. The word "obfuscate" most nearly means?
clarify
obscure
reveal
illuminate
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2500
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180. In the sentence "Her ostensible purpose was to borrow sugar, but she really wanted to see her neighbor," what does "ostensible" mean?
hidden
real
apparent
actual
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2500
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181. The term "palpable" is best described as?
intangible
clear
ambiguous
vague
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2500
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182. Which of the following best defines "quixotic"?
realistic
practical
idealistic
sensible
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2500
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183. The word "recalcitrant" can be described as?
compliant
obedient
defiant
docile
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2500
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184. In literature, a character described as "sardonic" is?
sincere
mocking
cheerful
earnest
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2500
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185. The meaning of "taciturn" is?
talkative
silent
loud
garrulous
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2500
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186. If a character is described as "ubiquitous," they are?
rare
unique
omnipresent
absent
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2500
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187. The term "venal" refers to?
honest
corrupt
ethical
moral
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2500
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188. A "wary" person is one who is?
careless
cautious
reckless
bold
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2500
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189. The word "aberration" most nearly means?
normality
deviation
usual
conformity
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2500
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190. In the sentence "The book's arcane language made it difficult to understand," what does "arcane" mean?
clear
obvious
mysterious
simple
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2500
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191. The term "bombastic" is best described as?
understated
restrained
pompous
humble
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2500
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192. Which of the following best defines "cacophony"?
harmony
silence
noise
peace
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2500
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193. The word "dilatory" can be described as?
prompt
slow
punctual
efficient
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2500
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194. The word "efficacious" most nearly means?
ineffective
efficient
useless
futile
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2500
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195. In the sentence "The enigmatic stranger left without a word," what does "enigmatic" mean?
clear
mysterious
transparent
obvious
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2500
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196. The term "flagrant" is best described as?
subtle
blatant
hidden
concealed
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2500
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197. Which of the following best defines "gregarious"?
antisocial
solitary
sociable
shy
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2500
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198. The word "hubris" can be described as?
humility
arrogance
modesty
shyness
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2500
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199. In literature, a character described as "iconoclast" is?
conformist
traditionalist
rebel
conservative
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2500
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200. The meaning of "jaded" is?
enthusiastic
exhausted
fresh
eager
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Difficulty

2500
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