Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

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

That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.

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

The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.

n. Local or provincial dialect. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.