A Independent
B Excessively obedient
C Defiant
D Rebellious
Explanation: \'Obsequious\' means obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.
A Cautious
B Reckless
C Wise
D Careful
Explanation: \'Prudent\' means acting with care. \'Reckless\' is its opposite.
A The team are playing well.
B The team is playing well.
C The team have been playing well.
D The team were playing well.
Explanation: Team is a collective noun and takes a singular verb in American English.
A Idealistic
B Practical
C Impractical
D Theoretical
Explanation: \'Pragmatic\' means dealing with things sensibly. \'Practical\' is its synonym.
A Steady
B Unpredictable
C Consistent
D Reliable
Explanation: \'Capricious\' means given to sudden and unaccountable changes.
A Generous
B Petty
C Noble
D Forgiving
Explanation: \'Magnanimous\' means generous or forgiving. \'Petty\' is its opposite.
A Toxic
B Inclusive
C Hostile
D Unwelcoming
Explanation: An \'Inclusive\' culture would attract top talent.
A Careless
B Thorough
C Sloppy
D Haphazard
Explanation: \'Meticulous\' means showing great attention to detail. \'Thorough\' is similar.
A Depressed
B Enthusiastic
C Dull
D Subdued
Explanation: \'Ebullient\' means cheerful and full of energy.
A Permanent
B Transient
C Enduring
D Lasting
Explanation: \'Ephemeral\' means short-lived. \'Transient\' is its synonym.
A There are less people here today.
B There are fewer people here today.
C There is less people here today.
D There has fewer people here today.
Explanation: \'Fewer\' is used for countable nouns. \'Less\' is for uncountable nouns.
A Hungry
B Moderate
C Greedy
D Insatiable
Explanation: \'Voracious\' means having a very eager approach. \'Moderate\' is its opposite.
A Pessimistic
B Optimistic
C Neutral
D Doubtful
Explanation: \'Sanguine\' means optimistic, especially in a difficult situation.
A Lazy
B Hardworking
C Idle
D Negligent
Explanation: \'Diligent\' means having careful and persistent effort. \'Hardworking\' is similar.
A To invigorate
B To weaken
C To strengthen
D To energize
Explanation: \'Enervate\' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy.
A Taciturn
B Talkative
C Reserved
D Silent
Explanation: \'Loquacious\' means tending to talk a great deal. \'Talkative\' is its synonym.
A Mediocre
B Masterful
C Amateur
D Ordinary
Explanation: Only \'Masterful\' would impress critics.
A Bold
B Timid
C Daring
D Fearless
Explanation: \'Audacious\' means showing a willingness to take bold risks. \'Timid\' is its opposite.
A Wealthy
B Extremely poor
C Generous
D Opulent
Explanation: \'Penurious\' means extremely poor or poverty-stricken.
A Simple
B Complex
C Straightforward
D Clear
Explanation: \'Convoluted\' means extremely complex. \'Complex\' is its synonym.