1. During the intense debate, the two candidates held views that were described as ______, making any compromise nearly impossible. A) Replete B) Antipodal C) Autonomous D) Magnanimous

9. Because the regional office operated ______, it was able to adapt to local trends faster than its competitors. A) Autocratically B) Magnanimously C) Autonomously D) Peripatetically

4. The company’s reputation was severely ______ after a whistleblower revealed they had been falsifying safety reports for years. A) Debased B) Exonerated C) Repleted D) Redefined

19. Although they worked for the same company, the two departments had ______ goals that often led to internal friction. |A) Disparate B) Antipodal C) Replete D) Autocratic

14. The archeologist found the tomb ______ with ancient artifacts, many of which had never been documented. A) Replete B) Depleted C) Defunct D) Antipodal

20. While painting might be his true ______, he works as an accountant to pay the bills. A) Anthology B) Posterity C) Vocation D) Contretemps

11. After the scandal, the CEO found it impossible to ______ his image, even with a massive PR campaign. A) Debunk B) Defame C) Rehabilitate D) Degenerate

15. His ______ lifestyle meant he never stayed in one city for more than a month, always seeking new inspiration. A) Autocratic B) Peripatetic C) Posthumous D) Disparate

10. Environmentalists ______ the new legislation, arguing it would rapidly ______ the state's natural water reserves. A) Decried; Deplete B) Debunked; Defile C) Derided; Exonerate D) Deplored; Replete

7. While many viewed the old factory as a ______ relic, the city council saw it as a prime location for new lofts. A) Defunct B) Malignant C) Replete D) Antipodal

6. The manager’s ______ style of leadership—demanding total control over every minor detail—led to high turnover. A) Autonomous B) Degenerate C) Autocratic D) Vociferous