11. I have always admired Seymour’s ______________; I’ve never seen him rattled by anything.
    

1. 1. aplomb

   
   
   

   2. confluence

   
   
   

   3. propriety

   
   
   

   4. compunction

   
   
   

   5. nostalgia

   
   
   

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   is self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under strain.

   Correct Option: A

   is self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under strain.

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12. Zachary was doomed to a miserable life, for no matter how much he had, he always _________________ the possessions of others.

1. 1. protracted

   
   
   

   2. exalted

   
   
   

   3. engendered

   
   
   

   4. coveted

   
   
   

   5. filibustered

   
   
   

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   is to wish or long for; to feel immoderate desire for that which belongs to another.

   Correct Option: D

   is to wish or long for; to feel immoderate desire for that which belongs to another.

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13. Through _________________, the chef created a creamy sauce by combining brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them over medium-high heat.
    

1. 1. impasse

   
   
   

   2. obscurity

   
   
   

   3. decadence

   
   
   

   4. diversion

   
   
   

   5. liquefaction

   
   
   

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   is the process of liquefying a solid or making a liquid.

   Correct Option: E

   is the process of liquefying a solid or making a liquid.

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14. Keith was ___________________ in his giving to friends and charities throughout the year, not just during the holidays.
    

1. 1. munificent

   
   
   

   2. portly

   
   
   

   3. amphibious

   
   
   

   4. guileful

   
   
   

   5. forensic

   
   
   

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   means extremely generous or liberal in giving; lavish.

   Correct Option: A

   means extremely generous or liberal in giving; lavish.

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15. The police officer _______________ the crowd to step back from the fire so that no one would get hurt.
    

1. 1. undulated

   
   
   

   2. enjoined

   
   
   

   3. stagnated

   
   
   

   4. permeated

   
   
   

   5. delineated

   
   
   

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   means to issue an order or command; to direct or impose with authority.

   Correct Option: B

   means to issue an order or command; to direct or impose with authority.

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