words in the context--hard

Question 1

What word means “Tending to deceive or mislead.”?

Accepted Answer

deceptive

Question 2

“They found a _______ with each other in their love of music.” The missing word is:

Accepted Answer

commonality

Question 3

“If you help others, they will _______.” Fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

reciprocate

Question 4

“He is too _______ in politics. (syn. stubborn)” Fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

dogmatic

Question 5

“Old habits are _______ and hard to break.” What word goes here?

Accepted Answer

entrenched

Question 6

“The test result was an _______.” Which word is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

anomaly

Question 7

“The connection between the two events is _______.” Choose the right word.

Accepted Answer

tenuous

Question 8

“There is a _______ of evidence to support his claim.” What's the missing word?

Accepted Answer

paucity

Question 9

Which word means “Not producing any significant or desired effect.”?

Accepted Answer

ineffectual

Question 10

“There is a lot of _______ between the two rival groups.” Choose the right word.

Accepted Answer

animosity

Question 11

“She has an _______ for music.” Fill in the blank.

Accepted Answer

affinity

Question 12

“Facts _______ his argument.” Which verb is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

buttress

Question 13

“His calm demeanor _______ her nervousness.” The missing word is:

Accepted Answer

counterbalances

Question 14

“There was a _______ change in his attitude.” Which word is correct?

Accepted Answer

discernible

Question 15

If something is “Not harmful or offensive”, it is _______.

Accepted Answer

innocuous

Question 16

“He faced _______ of his property.” What's the missing word?

Accepted Answer

forfeiture

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