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Although Johnny's full-time job was
regarded by many as menial, he liked the peace and solitude it offered.
A. lowly B. boring C. unpleasant D. unrewarding |
Something that is menial is
subservient or lowly.
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Emulate most nearly means
A. discipline B. imitate C. approve D.amaze |
To emulate something is to strive to
equal or imitate that thing.
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Scrupulous most nearly means
A. Unorganized B. Tolerable C. Easy going D. Thorough |
When one is scrupulous is meticulous
or thorough.
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Our computer system at work is
archaic.
A. worthy B. obsolete C. current D. trendy |
To be archaic is to be out-of-date
or obsolete.
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Obstinate most nearly means
A. depressing B. destructive C. confident D. stubborn |
To be pertinacious is to be unyielding or
stubborn
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Max's new cell phone worked great,
but every now and then he would hear intermittent static.
A. loud B. soft C. periodic D.vehement |
When something is intermittent, it
is periodic or starts and stops at intervals.
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However most nearly means
A. Nevertheless B. Consequently C. Thus D. Fortunately |
Nevertheless means nonetheless or in
spite of, however.
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Negligible most nearly means
A. Weak B. Significant C. Trivial D. Noteworthy |
To be negligible is to be
unimportant or trivial.
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Vigilant most nearly means
A. Nonchalant B. Observant C. Virtuous D. Strenuous |
To be vigilant is to be alert or
observant.
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Sam had been timid all of his life.
When he decided to take up mountain climbing, his friends were incredulous.
A. afraid B. heartbroken C. angry D. disbelieving |
When one is incredulous, one is
skeptical or disbelieving.
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Dr. Martin has a unique technique he
uses when performing a surgery.
A. aggressive B. unparalleled C. respected D. antiquated |
To be unique is to be one of a kind
or unparalleled.
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Ameliorate most nearly means
A. Persist B. Worsen C. Endorse D. Mend |
To ameliorate is to recover, heal,
or mend.
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Perseverance most nearly means
A. popular B. happy C. persistent D. modest |
To have perseverance is to be
steadfast in your course or to be persistent.
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Our company policy is that every
person is accountable for his or her actions.
A. responsible B. awarded C. thanked D. complimented |
To be accountable is to be held
answerable or responsible.
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The board voted unanimously to
approve the merger.
A. independently B. undivided C. happily D. individual |
When a group’s does something
unanimously, they do it undivided or undisputed.
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