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

9. The benevolent benefactor donated millions, while his malevolent rival sought to ____________ his reputation. A) vindicate B) malign C) exalt D) placate

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

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

11. The senator’s irrevocable decision meant that the policy was ____________. A) open to appeal B) final and unchangeable C) awaiting review D) subject to amendment

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

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

23. The logophile delighted in words, whereas the bibliophile loved ____________. A) conversation B) writing C) books D) learning

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

1. The monk’s lifestyle was intentionally ____________, rejecting all luxury and comfort. A) amorphous B) astringent C) ascetic D) ambivalent

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

5. The general remained ____________, scanning every detail before authorizing an attack. A) magnanimous B) circumspect C) ambivalent D) vociferous