Stars and Stripes 1f

I always avoid Andrew! He's the most boring person on Earth! Last time I saw him he launched ____ a 5-minute rant about how "white chocolate isn't really chocolate". If you see him speaking to me, come save me!

• into

• on

• in

• at

How does this support your argument? It's completely _________ to what we've be discussing so far!

• irrelevant

• irrelated

• irritated

• irresponsible

Which of the following is NOT a synonym of "inessential"?

• nonessential

• unnecessary

• needful

• needless

Mary has strict expectations for the nanny, especially around the management of her __________ 6-year-old, Lucy, for whom Mary has developed an elaborate set of rules about exercise and diet.

• impertinent

• contradictory

• induced

• exuberant

We checked with five hotels before we found one with _______.

• vacancies

• vaporizings

• bookings

• evaporations

Teachers ought to create a relaxing atmosphere in class in order to _____ learning.

• facilitate

• exacerbate

• supplicate

• innovate

I knew I could not go on ________ for more. I had already asked for far more than I deserved and at this point I was seriously testing my luck.

• supplicating

• innovating

• launching

• penetrating

However, businesses that want to stay relevant and competitive must continue to __________ and explore new ideas.

• innovate

• supplicate

• commence

• capacitate

To __________ innovation and creativity in the young leaders, invite them to understand and question existing organizational processes.

• capacitate

• cater to

• escalate

• launch

Despite being the daughter of a billionaire, Claire is a very ________ and down-to-earth person.

• modest

• moderate

• minimal

• perpetual