Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. The community theatre troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our clients.

Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the cheque is posted today.

Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

We dove in search of starfish and other echinoderms. "Echinoderms" most nearly means ...

Which might describe the weather?

Which means "relating to the ears"?

Father was kind but parsimonious. "Parsimonious" most nearly means ....

Which is the best definition for "emollient"?