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Select the best synonym for truculent.

A. Gentle
B. Peaceful
C. Amiable
D. Aggressive ✓
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The old surgeon, a renowned pedagogue, always enjoyed teaching the new residents.

A. Student
B. Novice
C. Teacher ✓
D. Critic
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What is the best synonym for prosaic?

A. Extraordinary
B. Exciting
C. Dull ✓
D. Romantic
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Her propensity for asking insightful questions made her a brilliant researcher.

A. Inability
B. Aversion
C. Reluctance
D. Inclination ✓
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The disease was endemic to the tropical region.

A. Widespread globally
B. Foreign
C. Native ✓
D. Eradicated
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The intern was too diffident to ask questions during the senior doctors’ rounds.

A. Confident
B. Bold
C. Arrogant
D. Shy ✓
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He was known for his probity in both his personal and professional life.

A. Deceit
B. Dishonesty
C. Integrity ✓
D. Corruption
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The discovery of penicillin was a _______ event in the history of medicine, happening largely by chance.

A. planned
B. deliberate
C. calculated
D. serendipitous ✓
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Select the best synonym for quixotic.

A. Practical
B. Realistic
C. Grounded
D. Idealistic ✓
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The committee reached a unanimous decision.

A. Divided
B. Split
C. Contentious
D. In complete agreement ✓
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The ancient philosopher was known for his epigrams.

A. Long speeches
B. Pithy sayings ✓
C. Vague ideas
D. Complex theories
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He was considered a pariah by his community after the scandal.

A. Hero
B. Leader
C. Outcast ✓
D. Role model
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What is the best synonym for vitriolic?

A. Mild
B. Kind
C. Bitterly harsh ✓
D. Soothing
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The student tried to cajole the professor into giving him an extension.

A. Force
B. Threaten
C. Coax ✓
D. Bribe
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The politician was a master of sophistry, using clever but false arguments.

A. Logic
B. Reason
C. Deceptive reasoning ✓
D. Plain speaking
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To espouse a cause means to _______.

A. oppose it
B. abandon it
C. adopt or support it ✓
D. question it
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The results of the experiment were an anomaly.

A. A normal outcome
B. An expected result
C. A deviation from the norm ✓
D. A confirmation
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The doctor?s calm and _______ demeanor put the nervous patient at ease.

A. agitated
B. frantic
C. composed ✓
D. flustered
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