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

The professor’s ________ was evident when he spoke; he seemed to have read every book ever written on the subject. A) Gaffe B) Erudition C) Penchant D) Asylum

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

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

It can be difficult for immigrants to ________ into a new country while still maintaining their original cultural identity. A) Malinger B) Ascertain C) Proliferate D) Assimilate

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

When the manager caught him trying to ________ by pretending to have a migraine, he was given a formal warning. A) Ascertain B) Assimilate C) Proliferate D) Malinger

After the massive data breach, the company worked quickly to ________ exactly how many accounts had been compromised. A) Assimilate B) Malinger C) Ascertain D) Proliferate

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

Marcus has a ________ for spicy food; he adds hot sauce to almost every meal he eats. A) Gaffe B) Penchant C) Asylum D) Erudition

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