Political refugees often travel thousands of miles to seek ________ in a country where they will be safe from persecution. A) Erudition B) Gaffe C) Asylum D) Penchant

The quiet boy was quite ________, rarely sharing his thoughts or feelings with his classmates. A) Insolent B) Reticent C) Pedantic D) Callous

The detective’s ________ observation allowed him to notice the small clue that everyone else had missed. A) Indolent B) Astute C) Insular D) Penitent

The editor found the author’s ________ style annoying, as he constantly used footnotes to explain very basic concepts. A) Pedantic B) Penitent C) Prolific D) Rudimentary

Because the evidence was ________, the prosecutor decided not to move forward with the trial. A) Pragmatic B) Sagacious C) Tenuous D) Prolific

He made a social ________ when he forgot the host's name during the introductory speech at the gala. A) Gaffe B) Penchant C) Erudition D) Asylum

Rather than worrying about "what-ifs," Sarah took a ________ approach to solving the budget crisis. A) Specious B) Pragmatic C) Tenuous D) Insular

The ________ student spent more time staring out the window than completing his chemistry assignment. A) Pragmatic B) Astute C) Indolent D) Sagacious

Although the theory sounded ________ at first, a closer look at the data proved it was completely false. A) Specious B) Rudimentary C) Pragmatic D) Astute

Even with only a ________ understanding of French, she was able to navigate the subway system in Paris. A) Rudimentary B) Sagacious C) Prolific D) Erudite

The billionaire’s ________ views were a result of never traveling outside of his small home town. A) Prolific B) Astute C) Insular D) Sagacious

In the spring, the weeds in the garden tend to ________ if they are not pulled out immediately. A) Ascertain B) Malinger C) Proliferate D) Assimilate