Despite being brilliant, his slovenly appearance often led people to underestimate his capabilities.

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

A) stylish and elegant.

B) neat and orderly.

C) untidy and careless

D) sophisticated and professional.

The celebrity gained notoriety for her controversial statements on social media.

Which of the following words can best replace "notoriety" in the sentence above?

A) disrepute

B) fame

C) popularity

D) respect

The lawyer’s complicated explanations obfuscate the main issue rather than clarify it.

In the sentence, which part of speech does the word "obfuscate" represent?"

A)noun

B) Verb

C) adverb

D) adjective

Clara chose to disavow any involvement in the controversial project to protect her reputation.

Find the synonym for the underlined word in the above sentence.

A) affirm

B) assert

C) maintain

D) recant

How does the word "spate" describe a sequence of weather events?

A sudden increase in frequency, often used to describe a series of unexpected or intense occurrences.

A)After weeks of dry weather, a spate of sunshine brightened the region.

B) The spate of gentle breezes kept the area cool and comfortable.

C) After weeks of dry weather, a spate of thunderstorms caused flooding in the area.

D) A spate of mild temperatures continued throughout the season.