22. The chronometer was vital to navigation because it could accurately ____________. A) measure time B) predict storms C) mark distance D) gauge altitude

7. The scientist’s discovery was lauded as a ____________ in modern medicine. A) metamorphosis B) chronometer C) magnate D) milestone

25. The pseudonym “George Eliot” concealed the identity of a female novelist; pseudo- means ____________. A) false B) secret C) foreign D) ancient

17. His antipathy toward authority made him ____________ to following orders. A) amenable B) hostile C) neutral D) indifferent

10. The omniscient narrator possesses knowledge that is ____________. A) limited to one character B) flawed and biased C) complete and all-knowing D) purely speculative

20. The anthropocentric worldview assumes that everything revolves around ____________. A) divine beings B) humanity C) nature D) reason

13. The circumventive strategy allowed the hackers to ____________ new security measures. A) comply with B) bypass cleverly C) strengthen D) document

3. The CEO’s ____________ attitude toward criticism revealed her belief that she was beyond reproach. A) complacent B) complaisant C) circumspect D) placid

18. The historian’s anachronistic interpretation placed medieval values in a ____________ setting. A) futuristic B) modern C) classical D) realistic

12. Though usually tranquil, his placid demeanor could quickly turn to ____________ when provoked. A) equanimity B) dissonance C) volatility D) complacency

6. Because of his malfeasance in office, the governor was ____________. A) promoted to a higher post B) removed for misconduct C) praised for honesty D) granted immunity

15. Ancient Greek philosophy often sought to balance pathos with logos—that is, ____________ with logic. A) passion B) truth C) speech D) faith