The false rumors aimed to____the politician’s spotless reputation.

Complete the above sentence with a synonym for "besmirch."

A)defame

B) honor

C) praise

D) respect

Asceticism demanded solitude and self-denial in pursuit of enlightenment.

Which word is the best replacement for "asceticism"?

A) indulgence

B) abnegation

C) self-assertion

D) selfishness

The wine connoisseur swirled the glass, detecting subtle notes of oak and cherry.

Based on the sentence above, find the meaning of the underlined word.

A) Beginner or someone with little experience.

B) Non-professional or hobbyist.

C) An ignorant or uneducated person.

D) An expert with deep knowledge and refined taste in a particular subject or field.

The politician’s blandishments were met with skepticism by the cautious crowd.

Identify the parts of speech of the word 'blandishment' in the given sentence.

A) verb

B) adjective

C) noun

D) pronoun

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the crowd.

Which choice is synonymous with "consternation"?

A) composure

B) dismay

C) peace

D) confidence

It involves causing harm to someone’s reputation or making something appear dirty or tainted.

Summarize the meaning of the above sentence in one word.

A) blandishment

B) consternation

C) besmirch

D) abnegation

Sebastian’s abnegation of personal comfort in pursuing a more significant cause inspired everyone around him.

Which pair of words are the nouns in the above sentence?

A) Sebastian,abnegation

B) comfort,inspired

C) him,significant

D) greater,everyone

The young savant solved complex equations effortlessly, astonishing the entire university.

Take the above sentence as an example and find a word with the same meaning as 'savant.'

A) beginner

B) greenhorn

C) inexpert

D) connoisseur

Leo’s blandishments couldn’t sway her decision to stay focused on her goals.

Choose the antonym of the underlined word.

A)cajolery

B) coaxing

C) wheedling

D) condemnation

How is the word 'consternation' grammatically classified?

A) verb

B) Adjective

C) Noun

D) pronoun