Jonathan was unusually taciturn this morning.
Answer(s): A
Jonathan was unusually taciturn this morning, meaning he was untalkative. This is often confused with "tactful" a synonym for choice "diplomatic."
Amanda showed herself to be the epitome of grace and skill.
Amanda showed herself to be the epitome of grace and skill, meaning she was a top-level example of a positive quality.
Heather's rapport with her superiors and coworkers was really something to see.
Answer(s): C
A rapport is a harmonious or mutually trusting relationship.It is not a retaliation for real or perceived injuries (reprisal), a measure of respect or status achieved through achievement or rank (prestige), or a love of mankind as exemplified by donations to charitable causes (philanthropy).
Chester displayed a surprising amount of guile during his interviews about his alleged crime.
Answer(s): B
Chester displayed a surprising amount of guile during his interviews about his alleged crime, meaning that he used cunning, deceit, and duplicity.He may have felt guilt (feelings of remorse or shame); he may have used irony (the conscious use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning); and he may even have used invective (insulting or abusive speech) – but that's not what the sentence says.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." – Abraham Lincoln.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."In this quote from President Abraham Lincoln, adversity means hardship, not something added after the original (addendum), soothing orpacijying words or actions (appeasement), or an unrelentingly strong desire (addiction).
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