Completing Statements


  1. The settlers found an ideal location with plenty of ______ land for farming and a mountain stream for fresh water and irrigation.











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    means suitable for cultivation, fit for plowing and farming productively.

    Correct Option: C

    means suitable for cultivation, fit for plowing and farming productively.


  1. The rebel spies were charged with ______ and put on trial.











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    means resistance, insurrection; conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state.

    Correct Option: A

    means resistance, insurrection; conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state.



  1. The high-profile company CEO was given an ______ for speaking at the monthly meeting of the area business leaders’ society.











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    is payment or reward for services for which payment is not usually required.

    Correct Option: B

    is payment or reward for services for which payment is not usually required.


  1. Although I’d asked a simple “yes” or “no” question, Irfan’s reply was ______, and I didn’t know how to interpret it.











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    means open to two or more interpretations, ambiguous and often intended to mislead; open to question, uncertain.

    Correct Option: C

    means open to two or more interpretations, ambiguous and often intended to mislead; open to question, uncertain.



  1. Kendrick’s talent ______ under the tutelage of Anya Kowalonek, who as a young woman had been the most accomplished pianist in her native Lithuania.











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    is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity, excellence, or influence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well, prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever is desirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.

    Correct Option: C

    is (of artists) to be in a state of high productivity, excellence, or influence; to grow luxuriously, thrive; to fare well, prosper, increase in wealth, honor, comfort or whatever is desirable; to make bold, sweeping movements.