Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below. Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull

It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.

Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.

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

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.

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

The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.