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1. The monk’s lifestyle was intentionally ____________, rejecting all luxury and comfort. A) amorphous B) astringent C) ascetic D) ambivalent
C) ascetic
2. Her argument was so ____________ that no one could tell which side she supported. A) equivocal B) benevolent C) unanimous D) transparent
A) equivocal
3. The CEO’s ____________ attitude toward criticism revealed her belief that she was beyond reproach. A) complacent B) complaisant C) circumspect D) placid
A) complacent
4. The artist’s amorphous designs were admired for their ____________. A) geometric precision B) formless fluidity C) classical symmetry D) rigid structure
B) formless fluidity
5. The general remained ____________, scanning every detail before authorizing an attack. A) magnanimous B) circumspect C) ambivalent D) vociferous
B) circumspect
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
B) removed for misconduct
7. The scientist’s discovery was lauded as a ____________ in modern medicine. A) metamorphosis B) chronometer C) magnate D) milestone
D) milestone
8. After hours of negotiation, the diplomat managed to ____________ hostilities between the two nations. A) placate B) provoke C) evoke D) magnify
A) placate
9. The benevolent benefactor donated millions, while his malevolent rival sought to ____________ his reputation. A) vindicate B) malign C) exalt D) placate
B) malign
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
C) complete and all-knowing
11. The senator’s irrevocable decision meant that the policy was ____________. A) open to appeal B) final and unchangeable C) awaiting review D) subject to amendment
B) final and unchangeable
12. Though usually tranquil, his placid demeanor could quickly turn to ____________ when provoked. A) equanimity B) dissonance C) volatility D) complacency
C) volatility
13. The circumventive strategy allowed the hackers to ____________ new security measures. A) comply with B) bypass cleverly C) strengthen D) document
B) bypass cleverly
14. Her ambiguous apology was so ____________ that no one knew if she was truly sorry. A) sincere B) contrite C) equivocal D) unequivocal
C) equivocal
15. Ancient Greek philosophy often sought to balance pathos with logos—that is, ____________ with logic. A) passion B) truth C) speech D) faith
A) passion
16. The politician’s vociferous outbursts were seen as an attempt to ____________ public opinion. A) suppress B) manipulate C) charm D) silence
B) manipulate
