Variant 1

The designer added some ______ to make the dress perfect.

• turning points

• finishing touches

• numeracy

• detours

The discovery of the lost manuscript was pure ______—no one expected to find it.

• grisly

• marble

• detour

• serendipity

The scientist was a ______ genius, having learned everything without formal education.

• patron

• docile

• well-rounded

• self-taught

He was an expert at avoiding responsibility and always managed to ______ difficult tasks.

• snarl

• lay out

• purr

• weasel out of

His ______ attitude made it clear he was proud of his achievements.

• jazzed-up

• whimsical

• puffered

• smug

The conference provided an ______ insight into future technological trends.

• melodious

• checked

• mundane

• illuminating

The sculpture was completely covered in a ______ layer, giving it an elegant shine.

• plaid

• trashy

• suede

• gilded

The journalist took issue with the politician’s ______ remarks, claiming they lacked sincerity.

• dire

• outright

• docile

• disingenuous

Despite his harsh words, he was ______ persuasive, convincing many people.

• emerging

• serendipitous

• vivacious

• outwardly

The secret passage led to an ancient ______, filled with forgotten relics.

• curd

• gimmicky

• auction house

• burial ground