A Clarify
B Confuse
C Illuminate
D Explain
Explanation: \'Obfuscate\' means to make obscure or unclear. \'Confuse\' is similar.
A Whom is going to the meeting?
B To whom should I address this letter?
C Whom do you think will win?
D Whom is responsible for this?
Explanation: \'Whom\' is the object form used after prepositions like \'to\'.
A Optimistic
B Pessimistic
C Hopeful
D Positive
Explanation: \'Sanguine\' means optimistic. \'Pessimistic\' is its opposite.
A Obedient
B Stubbornly resistant
C Compliant
D Cooperative
Explanation: \'Recalcitrant\' means having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
A Harmless
B Harmful
C Beneficial
D Helpful
Explanation: \'Pernicious\' means having a harmful effect. \'Harmful\' is its synonym.
A Favorable
B Adverse
C Ideal
D Pleasant
Explanation: Only \'Adverse\' conditions would make travel impossible.
A Generous
B Stingy
C Liberal
D Lavish
Explanation: \'Munificent\' means more generous than is usual. \'Stingy\' is its opposite.
A To diminish
B To increase in power or status
C To reduce
D To minimize
Explanation: \'Aggrandize\' means to increase the power, status, or wealth of.
A Sweet
B Sharp
C Mild
D Gentle
Explanation: \'Acerbic\' means sharp and forthright. \'Sharp\' is similar.
A The group of students were studying.
B The group of students was studying.
C The group of students are studying.
D The group of students have been studying.
Explanation: \'Group\' is singular and takes a singular verb despite the plural noun in the phrase.
A Complex
B Simple
C Intricate
D Complicated
Explanation: \'Convoluted\' means extremely complex. \'Simple\' is its opposite.
A Unaware
B Aware
C Ignorant
D Negligent
Explanation: \'Cognizant\' means having knowledge or being aware.
A Open
B Secret
C Public
D Official
Explanation: \'Surreptitious\' means kept secret because it would not be approved of.
A Haphazard
B Rigorous
C Casual
D Lax
Explanation: Only \'Rigorous\' methodology would ensure accurate results.
A Practical
B Idealistic
C Realistic
D Sensible
Explanation: \'Pragmatic\' means dealing with things sensibly. \'Idealistic\' is its opposite.
A Flavorful
B Bland
C Exciting
D Interesting
Explanation: \'Insipid\' means lacking flavor or interest.
A Public
B Secret
C Open
D Official
Explanation: \'Clandestine\' means kept secret. \'Secret\' is its synonym.
A The dog wagged it\'s tail.
B The dog wagged its tail.
C The dog wagged its\' tail.
D The dog wagged it\'s own tail.
Explanation: \'Its\' is the possessive form. \'It\'s\' is a contraction of \'it is\'.
A Subdued
B Enthusiastic
C Depressed
D Dull
Explanation: \'Ebullient\' means cheerful and full of energy. \'Enthusiastic\' is similar.
A Casual
B Excessively concerned with minor details
C Relaxed
D Easygoing
Explanation: \'Pedantic\' means excessively concerned with minor details or rules.