A Wise
B Reckless
C Cautious
D Careful
Explanation: \'Prudent\' means acting with care. \'Reckless\' is its opposite.
A Harsh
B Sweet-sounding
C Grating
D Noisy
Explanation: \'Mellifluous\' means sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
A Permanent
B Transient
C Eternal
D Lasting
Explanation: \'Ephemeral\' means short-lived. \'Transient\' is its synonym.
A The data is clear and supports our hypothesis.
B The data are clear and support our hypothesis.
C The data was clear and supported our hypothesis.
D The data has been clear and supported our hypothesis.
Explanation: \'Data\' is plural and requires plural verbs \'are\' and \'support\'.
A Brief
B Verbose
C Terse
D Concise
Explanation: \'Laconic\' means using few words. \'Verbose\' is its opposite.
A Conformist
B One who attacks cherished beliefs
C Traditionalist
D Supporter
Explanation: \'Iconoclast\' means a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs.
A Flexible
B Stubborn
C Yielding
D Compliant
Explanation: \'Obdurate\' means refusing to change one\'s opinion. \'Stubborn\' is its synonym.
A Pleasant
B Inclement
C Favorable
D Mild
Explanation: Only \'Inclement\' weather would disrupt flights.
A Bold
B Timid
C Daring
D Fearless
Explanation: \'Audacious\' means bold. \'Timid\' is its opposite.
A Energetic
B Lacking energy
C Vigorous
D Active
Explanation: \'Languid\' means displaying a disinclination for physical exertion.
A Stingy
B Generous
C Miserly
D Niggardly
Explanation: \'Munificent\' means very generous. \'Generous\' is its synonym.
A I need to lay down for a nap.
B I need to lie down for a nap.
C I need to laid down for a nap.
D I need to lain down for a nap.
Explanation: \'Lie\' means to recline. \'Lay\' requires a direct object.
A Transient
B Permanent
C Brief
D Fleeting
Explanation: \'Ephemeral\' means short-lived. \'Permanent\' is its opposite.
A To invigorate
B To weaken
C To strengthen
D To energize
Explanation: \'Enervate\' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy.
A Harmony
B Din
C Melody
D Silence
Explanation: \'Cacophony\' refers to a harsh mixture of sounds. \'Din\' is similar.
A Superficial
B Incisive
C Shallow
D Brief
Explanation: Only an \'Incisive\' analysis would impress colleagues.
A Unpredictable
B Steady
C Changeable
D Variable
Explanation: \'Capricious\' means unpredictable. \'Steady\' is its opposite.
A Criticism
B Flattery
C Honesty
D Independence
Explanation: \'Sycophancy\' means excessive flattery to gain advantage.
A Ugliness
B Beauty
C Strength
D Intelligence
Explanation: \'Pulchritude\' means beauty or physical attractiveness.
A The number of students have increased.
B The number of students has increased.
C A number of students has increased.
D The numbers of students has increased.
Explanation: \'The number\' takes a singular verb. \'A number\' takes a plural verb.