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1. The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle.
Abdicated means

A. Gave up
B. Sold
C. Reinvested into
D. Auctioned

2. The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means

A. Touched the jury
B. Reported immediately
C. Left after discussion
D. Departed suddenly

3. The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the

A. Eye
B. Ear
C. Nose
D. Mouth

4. The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means

A. Secretive
B. Stingy
C. Kind
D. Careful

5. The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation. Buttress means

A. Limiting factor
B. Support
C. Overwhelming condition
D. Obstacle

6. The cathode of a battery was removed. Cathode means

A. Positive pole
B. Negative pole
C. Neutral pole
D. Opposite pole

7. The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice. Charlatan means

A. Quack
B. Knowledgeable physician
C. Procedural physician
D. Medical examiner

8. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means

A. Minimal
B. Clear
C. Maximal
D. Foul

9. The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant. Defaming means

A. Killing
B. Badgering
C. Suffocating
D. Slandering

10. The detective was able to derive the facts of the case.
Derive means

A. Desist
B. Deter
C. Devise
D. Deduce

11. The scientist was able to evoke powerful emotions from her audience. Evoke means

A. Sell
B. Calm
C. Call forth
D. Exaggerate

12. The judge was fallible during deliberation.
Fallible means

A. Careful not to err.
B. Falsely accused
C. Loyal to his supporters
D. Capable of mistakes

13. The chemist collected the germane data during the experiment. Germane means

A. Relevant
B. Obscure
C. Limited
D. Usual

14. The desperados held up in a grotto in New Mexico during the escape. Grotto means

A. Large cave
B. Small cavern
C. Hotel
D. Motel

15. The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. Heedless means

A. Thoughtless
B. Pleasant
C. Friendly
D. Bitter

16. The Sherman tank commander noted innumerable troops moving forward against his position. Innumerable means

A. Limited
B. Weary
C. Countless
D. Harmless

17. The general tried to instill in his troops the hope of victory.
Instill means

A. Infuse
B. Delay
C. Inscribe
D. Indict

18. The winning team of the World Series often has a jovial attitude. Jovial means

A. Merry
B. Sad
C. Somber
D. Laborious

19. The plant entered the latent phase of development in the fall. Latent means

A. First
B. Growth
C. Last
D. Dormant

20. The yacht club members were excited about conditions on the loch. Loch means

A. Water
B. Lake
C. Gulf
D. Ocean

Answer Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. D
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. D
20. B

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