Chapters 1. 2. 3

19. A philanthropist differs from a misanthrope in that the former ____________. A) avoids people entirely B) distrusts human motives C) seeks the welfare of others D) despises society

14. Her ambiguous apology was so ____________ that no one knew if she was truly sorry. A) sincere B) contrite C) equivocal D) unequivocal

20. The anthropocentric worldview assumes that everything revolves around ____________. A) divine beings B) humanity C) nature D) reason

5. The general remained ____________, scanning every detail before authorizing an attack. A) magnanimous B) circumspect C) ambivalent D) vociferous

17. His antipathy toward authority made him ____________ to following orders. A) amenable B) hostile C) neutral D) indifferent

8. After hours of negotiation, the diplomat managed to ____________ hostilities between the two nations. A) placate B) provoke C) evoke D) magnify

18. The historian’s anachronistic interpretation placed medieval values in a ____________ setting. A) futuristic B) modern C) classical D) realistic

25. The pseudonym “George Eliot” concealed the identity of a female novelist; pseudo- means ____________. A) false B) secret C) foreign D) ancient

21. Because the event was transitory, its influence was ____________. A) fleeting B) permanent C) monumental D) recurrent

7. The scientist’s discovery was lauded as a ____________ in modern medicine. A) metamorphosis B) chronometer C) magnate D) milestone

23. The logophile delighted in words, whereas the bibliophile loved ____________. A) conversation B) writing C) books D) learning

2. Her argument was so ____________ that no one could tell which side she supported. A) equivocal B) benevolent C) unanimous D) transparent

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

1. The monk’s lifestyle was intentionally ____________, rejecting all luxury and comfort. A) amorphous B) astringent C) ascetic D) ambivalent

15. Ancient Greek philosophy often sought to balance pathos with logos—that is, ____________ with logic. A) passion B) truth C) speech D) faith

16. The politician’s vociferous outbursts were seen as an attempt to ____________ public opinion. A) suppress B) manipulate C) charm D) silence

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

3. The CEO’s ____________ attitude toward criticism revealed her belief that she was beyond reproach. A) complacent B) complaisant C) circumspect D) placid

22. The chronometer was vital to navigation because it could accurately ____________. A) measure time B) predict storms C) mark distance D) gauge altitude

4. The artist’s amorphous designs were admired for their ____________. A) geometric precision B) formless fluidity C) classical symmetry D) rigid structure

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

12. Though usually tranquil, his placid demeanor could quickly turn to ____________ when provoked. A) equanimity B) dissonance C) volatility D) complacency

9. The benevolent benefactor donated millions, while his malevolent rival sought to ____________ his reputation. A) vindicate B) malign C) exalt D) placate

24. To magnify a problem is to ____________. A) solve it diplomatically B) make it seem larger or more serious C) minimize its importance D) interpret it logically

13. The circumventive strategy allowed the hackers to ____________ new security measures. A) comply with B) bypass cleverly C) strengthen D) document