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

16. The politician’s vociferous outbursts were seen as an attempt to ____________ public opinion. A) suppress B) manipulate C) charm D) silence

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

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

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

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

4. The artist’s amorphous designs were admired for their ____________. A) geometric precision B) formless fluidity C) classical symmetry D) rigid structure

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

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

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

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

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

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