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The president of the company felt so despondent over its bankruptcy that he went into a deep depression. |
| | A) | excited |
| | B) | surprised and delighted |
| | C) | sad and hopeless |
| | D) | exhausted and weary |
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My father is despotic. I never get my way! There's no arguing with him because whatever he says, goes. |
| | A) | behaving like a ruler with absolute power |
| | B) | cruel, hurtful, and abusive |
| | C) | behaving in a loud, angry manner |
| | D) | open to other people's opinions |
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The French ambassador is extremely suave, by which I mean that he has ability to handle any social situation graciously. |
| | A) | able to speak more than one language |
| | B) | handsomely stylish |
| | C) | energetic |
| | D) | agreeably smooth and courteous |
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My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop him from achieving it. |
| | A) | silly and unreasonable |
| | B) | stubborn; refusing to give up |
| | C) | well-liked by others |
| | D) | always seeking help from others |
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Their teammate proved so unreliable--undependable--that they never knew whether he would show up for practice. |
| | A) | competitive |
| | B) | well-coordinated |
| | C) | undependable |
| | D) | highly committed |
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The aging actor is fastidious about her appearance: her clothes are beautifully tailored, her hair and make-up are flawless, and she is always perfectly groomed. |
| | A) | careless, uncaring |
| | B) | unable to take care of |
| | C) | having a sense of humor about |
| | D) | extremely careful about |
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Paul is very macho: he loves contact sports, fast cars, and war movies. In contrast, his twin bother, Saul, enjoys chess, hiking, and astronomy. |
| | A) | having an exaggerated sense of masculinity |
| | B) | being competitive with one's brother or sister |
| | C) | insecure; lacking confidence |
| | D) | having a cheerful nature |
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The ballet dancer so lithe that she seemed to glide across the stage. |
| | A) | difficult to work with |
| | B) | tall |
| | C) | displaying effortless grace |
| | D) | having a snobbish or arrogant attitude |
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South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous, lifelong effort on behalf of human rights. |
| | A) | unsuccessful |
| | B) | noble in mind and heart |
| | C) | wealthy, affluent |
| | D) | bitter and angry |
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The captain of the pep squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-key. |
| | A) | lively, high-spirited |
| | B) | relaxed and easygoing |
| | C) | sad, unhappy |
| | D) | bored |
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