Sarah’s unwavering support for her friend buttressed him through the toughest times, reminding him he was never alone.

Identify the meaning of "Buttress" as used in the context of the provided sentence.

A) a way that’s inappropriate or insensitive to the seriousness of the situation.

B) to strengthen or support something, especially in a way that boosts its credibility or stability.

C) that continues on without being stopped or changed.

D) to make something better or more tolerable.

The company implemented new policies to ameliorate workplace conditions and improve employee morale.

What is the part of speech for the word "ameliorate"?

A) verb

B) noun

C) adjective

D) pronoun

I never thought my brother would capitulate and allow me to drive his car for a week.

What is the antonym of "capitulate" in terms of surrendering?

A) Cryptic

B) Obscure

C) Resist

D) Concede

Jason was inexorable when it came to following his training routine.

How would you describe something that is inexorable with another word?

A) Relentless

B) Yielding

C) Pliable

D) Responsive

The speaker’s____remark at the end of the meeting lightened the mood and elicited laughter from the audience.

What type of remark did the speaker make at the end of the meeting? Choose the pair of words that are antonymous to the underlined word.

A)concise

B) redundant

C) serious

D) facetious