Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from the options below.
The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they'd ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair colour.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. MITIGATE

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. AVARICE

The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.

v. To impose with authority; urge strongly. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

He had no patience for a caitiff soldier. "Caitiff" most nearly means ....

Which of the following is the best definition of "thrifty"?

The boss would only adumbrate next year's strategy. "Adumbrate" most nearly means ...

We'd rarely seen such a tenebrous day. "Tenebrous" most nearly means ....

The tedious presentation was filled with superfluous information. "Superfluous" most nearly means: