Set 1.5

The audience erupted in cheers and applause after the final note, a testament to the soprano's breathtaking performance. Every member of the crowd seemed to want to ________ the artist for her incredible talent.

• articulate

• dazzle

• applaud

• stimulate

Despite the team's disparate backgrounds, they managed to ________ on the complex project, pooling their unique skills to achieve a remarkable outcome. Their collaborative spirit was truly inspiring.

• undermine

• cooperate

• mediate

• defy

The ancient tapestry was incredibly ________, with threads of gold and silver woven into intricate patterns that told a forgotten story. One could spend hours tracing the delicate details.

• rigid

• spontaneous

• intricate

• hypothetical

While many preferred to stick to the established norms, she found the idea of strict ________ stifling to creativity. She believed true innovation often came from challenging the status quo.

• conformity

• prosperity

• simplicity

• oversight

The lawyer’s argument was incredibly persuasive, presenting only the facts that were truly ________ to the case, thus avoiding any irrelevant tangents. Her focus ensured clarity and impact.

• contiguous

• pertinent

• mysterious

• hypothetical

The politician tried to ________ the public's fear by assuring them that the new policies would stabilize the economy and create jobs. His goal was to lessen the widespread anxiety.

• defy

• jade

• mediate

• mitigate

He spoke with such clarity and precision, able to ________ complex ideas into easily understandable terms. His ability to communicate effectively was a significant asset.

• stimulate

• articulate

• discriminate

• mute

Despite the doctor’s warning, the patient continued to ________ the medical advice, refusing to take the prescribed medication. This blatant disregard for professional guidance was concerning.

• mediate

• defy

• undermine

• cooperate

The sudden flash of light was so intense it seemed to ________ the photographer, leaving him momentarily disoriented and unable to see clearly. He had to blink several times to regain his vision.

• stimulate

• dazzle

• jade

• discriminate

The two states shared a long, ________ border, marked by a river that snaked through the plains. Travelers could easily cross between the two regions at various points.

• intricate

• pertinent

• sovereign

• contiguous