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Replace “Sap” in this sentence with any of the given options: The long hours at work began to sap his energy. A) replenish B) drain C) conserve
Correct Answer: B) drain
Replace “Scrap” in this sentence with any of the given options: The company decided to scrap the old machinery and invest in new equipment. A) overhaul B) retain C) eliminate
Correct Answer: C) eliminate
Replace “Shelve” in this sentence with any of the given options: The committee decided to shelve the proposal due to lack of funding. A) table B) support C) finalize
Correct Answer: A) table
Replace “Solvent” in this sentence with any of the given options: Despite the economic downturn, the company remained solvent. A) insolvent B) stable C) bankrupt
Correct Answer: B) stable
Replace “Sound” in this sentence with any of the given options: The lawyer presented a sound argument in defense of his client. A) flawed B) valid C) weak
Correct Answer: B) valid
Replace “Spare” in this sentence with any of the given options: The room was decorated in a spare style, with minimal furnishings. A) ornate B) plush C) unadorned
Correct Answer: C) unadorned
Replace “Static” in this sentence with any of the given options: The company's profits remained static for the past three years. A) dynamic B) unchanging C) volatile
Correct Answer: B) unchanging
Replace “Sustain” in this sentence with any of the given options: The bridge was designed to sustain heavy loads. A) collapse under B) withstand C) erode
Correct Answer: B) withstand
Replace “Uniform” in this sentence with any of the given options: The soldiers wore a uniform consisting of blue jackets and black trousers. A) varied B) constant C) diverse
Correct Answer: B) constant
Replace “Unqualified” in this sentence with any of the given options: The board of directors gave the project their unqualified support. A) limited B) absolute C) hesitant
Correct Answer: B) absolute
Replace “Upset” in this sentence with any of the given options: The unexpected result upset the predictions of the analysts. A) confirm B) interfere with C) align with
Correct Answer: B) interfere with
Replace “Critic” in this sentence with any of the given options: The play received mixed reviews from the theater critics. A) supporter B) commentator C) detractor
Correct Answer: B) commentator
Replace “Discern” in this sentence with any of the given options: It can be difficult to discern the subtle differences between the two paintings. A) ignore B) recognize C) overlook
Correct Answer: B) recognize
Replace “Ineffable” in this sentence with any of the given options: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. A) indescribable B) commonplace C) ordinary
Correct Answer: A) indescribable
Replace “Infallible” in this sentence with any of the given options: No one is infallible; everyone makes mistakes. A) perfectible B) unable to be wrong C) fallible
Correct Answer: B) unable to be wrong
Replace “Ingenious” in this sentence with any of the given options: The inventor came up with an ingenious solution to the problem. A) unoriginal B) clever C) mundane
Correct Answer: B) clever
