The lawyer advised her client to refrain from circumventing the court’s orders.

Identify the part of speech of circumvente in the sentence.

A) Noun

B) Verb

C) Adjective

D) Adverb

The committee members had disparate opinions on how to approach the budget cuts, making consensus difficult to achieve.

What is the antonym of disparate?

A) diverse

B) similar

C) varied

D) different

A____is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically given at a funeral or memorial service.

What term could replace the blank in this sentence?

A) critique

B) manifesto

C) tribute

D) eulogy

The inscription on the tomb, etched in an arcane script, defied even the most seasoned linguist’s attempts at translation.

What does the term arcane mean in the above context?

A) Ordinary and well-known

B) Clear and easily understood

C) Mysterious and known or understood by only a few

D) Popular and widely accepted

The scientist’s chimerical vision of a city floating in the clouds captivated the imaginations of many, even though it was beyond the realm of practical possibility.

What does chimerical mean, and can you provide an example of its usage in a sentence?

A) Practical and realistic

B) Imaginary and fanciful

C) Historical and factual

D) Logical and rational

The author skillfully used disparate elements of comedy and tragedy to create a richly layered narrative that captivated readers from start to finish.

How does the author use the term disparate in the sentence?

A) to describe a unified theory

B) to highlight similarities

C) to emphasize differences

D) to summarize historical events

Choose the option that describes knowledge or information that is mysterious, known, or understood by only a few people.

A) common

B) arcane

C) obvious

D) simple

The scientist’s chimerical idea of harnessing energy from unicorn tears was met with skepticism from her colleagues.

What is the antonym of chimerical?

A) Imaginative

B) Illusory

C) Dreamlike

D) Realistic

The minister delivered a moving eulogy that celebrated the life and achievements of the community leader.

Which of the following is a synonym for eulogy?

A) critique

B) condemnation

C) insult

D) praise

The company attempted to____the new tax laws by relocating its headquarters overseas.

Fill the word with the appropriate option.

A) enforce

B) comply

C) circumvent

D) innovate