CB: List 2

What does the word "aesthetic" primarily refer to?

• A logical argument

• A moral principle

• A pleasing appearance or effect

• A historical period

Choose the sentence where "amicable" is used correctly.

• The scientist conducted an amicable experiment on the chemical.

• They reached an amicable agreement, avoiding further conflict.

• The weather was unusually amicable for a winter day.

• He wrote an amicable novel that became a bestseller.

The task seemed __________, but with determination, they completed it ahead of schedule.

• superfluous

• aesthetic

• daunting

• amicable

Which of the following best describes something that is "formidable"?

• Easily manageable

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

• Unnecessarily excessive

• Weak and fragile

When someone is said to "exude" confidence, it means they:

• Lack confidence

• Pretend to be confident

• Display confidence strongly and openly

• Need confidence

Which word best fits the blank? His remarks were considered __________, as they were rude and not relevant to the discussion.

• impertinent

• inundate

• superfluous

• tenuous

To "inundate" someone typically means to:

• Enlighten them with wisdom

• Overwhelm them with things or people to be dealt with

• Provide them with ample support

• Encourage them to work harder

Which of the following is an example of a "superfluous" action?

• Taking notes during a lecture

• Adding more details to an already clear explanation

• Asking for help when needed

• Reviewing for a test

A "tenuous" argument is one that is:

• Strong and well-founded

• Weak and poorly supported

• Long and detailed

• Brief and to the point

Choose the sentence where "circuitous" is used correctly.

• The instructions were clear and circuitous.

• The path through the forest was circuitous, taking longer than expected.

• His writing style is very circuitous and to the point.

• The solution to the problem was surprisingly circuitous.