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Living in a constant state of ______ is understandable given the ______ of pronouncing the CEO's name incorrectly twice during his introduction.

  1. friction. . .fact
  2. prohibition. . . intimation
  3. fear. . .irreverence
  4. consternation. . .debacle
  5. nihilism. . .onus

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Alright, we need to look for something that pronouncing the CEO's name incorrectly might cause and what that error might be called (other than suicidal). Choice D, "consternation" or an intense state of fear, certainly trumps pure "fear" as in Choice C. And, most certainly, mispronouncing the CEO's name is certainly a "debacle, " disaster, or fiasco.



The supervisor was absolutely ______ on the issue of wearing a tie and coat in the office; I mean, she was absolutely ______.

  1. obdurate. . .implacable
  2. persistent. . .moved
  3. passionate. . .vehement
  4. malleable. . .fixated
  5. mawkish. . .impassioned

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

We need two words that are synonymous. Choices A and C are the only two real qualifiers. Choice C, "passionate, " doesn't tell us whether she was in favor of or against the wearing of a tie and coat that would be almost incongruent with "absolutely" feeling that way. . . unless you worked in a casual garment business. Choice A, "obdurate" or stubbornly resistant and "implacable" or not capable of being appeased or changed, makes it the best choice.



The drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot was quick to correct the ______ recruit when he was referred to as "dude."

  1. rascal
  2. imperious
  3. impudent
  4. gregarious
  5. loquacious

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

We're looking for a word that defines the recruit who misspoke to the drill instructor. Although I can think of several, let's look only at the given possibilities. Choice D, "gregarious" or social or companionable, might describe the nature of the individual, it doesn't match with the specific act. Choice E, "loquacious" or very talkative is a given, but again, lends nothing to this egregious act. Choice C, "impudent" or insolent or contemptuously rude better fits the occasion and presents the best answer.



It is indeed a social commentary that so-called reality shows top the charts in viewer counts, thus confirming the suspicion that the ______ taste of the American television viewer is easily satisfied.

  1. corrupt
  2. incorrigible
  3. indomitable
  4. plebeian
  5. incredulous

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice A, "corrupt" or `morally debased, ' is actually too strong to fit the tone of the sentence. We're not talking about Jerry Springer. Choice D, "plebian" or ordinary satisfies the simplicity of the sentence.






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