Vocabulary

Grandiloquence means using extravagant or pompous language. Its antonym is simplicity, which means plainness or straightforwardness in speech or style.

The sentence 'The waiter told us about the specials -------------- both the Selman and Turkey dishes sound good to me.' requires a word or punctuation that connects the two independent clauses. None of the options 'Closed', 'Disclosed', or 'Secret' fit grammatically or contextually. The best choice is 'None of these' because the sentence needs a conjunction or punctuation (like a semicolon or 'and') rather than a single word from the given options. Therefore, the correct answer is D (None of these).

The word 'amorphous' means shapeless or without a definite form, which correctly describes a piece of clay before it is sculpted. The other options are either misspelled or do not fit the context.

The sentence is incomplete and grammatically incorrect as given. None of the options (Testimony, Hexalogy, Determined) fit logically or grammatically to complete the sentence meaningfully. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

The correct word is 'detracted' because it means to reduce the value or quality of something. The stained tablecloth diminished the appeal of the fine china and lovely flowers, so 'detracted' fits best. 'Attracted' is incorrect as it implies drawing attention positively, 'dirty' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically, and 'None of these' is unnecessary.

The correct word is 'Affluence,' which means wealth or abundance of possessions, fitting the context of showing wealth by wearing diamonds and furs. 'Afficiancy' is not a correct English word, 'Accuracy' is unrelated, and 'None of these' is incorrect since option A is correct.

The word 'Multifaceted' means having many aspects or sides, which fits the description of someone with many interests and insightful opinions on various topics. 'Unifaceted' is not a standard English word, 'Bilateral' refers to two sides, and 'None of these' is incorrect here.

The verb 'oust' means to expel or remove someone from a place or position, which fits the context of the restaurant removing the man for making derogatory remarks. The other options ('in', 'at', 'None of these') do not fit grammatically or contextually.

The sentence requires a word that fits the context of describing a pasta dish. None of the options 'Dujor', 'Abjure', or 'Secret' correctly fit the blank. 'Dujor' is not a recognized English word, 'Abjure' means to renounce, and 'Secret' does not fit grammatically here. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

The phrase should read 'detracted from the otherwise sophisticated atmosphere,' meaning the rubber chicken reduced or lessened the sophistication of the living room. 'Detracted' is the correct verb here, as 'attracted' does not fit the context, and 'humble' is not appropriate as a verb or adjective in this sentence.

The sentence describes a western film scene with wagons crossing a valley and an impressive landform rising in the background. 'Plateaus' are elevated flat-topped areas that can rise impressively in a landscape, fitting the context better than plains or deserts. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'Plateaus' is appropriate.

The word 'abstract' correctly fits the sentence as it describes ideas that are complex and not concrete, which explains why only a few people would understand them. 'Formal' and 'informal' relate to style rather than comprehension difficulty, and 'None of these' is not appropriate here.

The sentence requires words that fit the legal context: 'Attestation' means the act of witnessing or certifying a document, and 'Holographic' refers to a document handwritten by the person whose signature it bears. Thus, 'They will not require attestation of witnesses since it was holographic' is correct.

The correct word is 'quota' because it refers to a sales target or amount that must be met. 'Syllabus' relates to a course outline and is unrelated to sales. Therefore, option A is correct.

The word 'repertoire' correctly refers to the range or set of skills or pieces that a musician can perform, which fits the context of varied music styles. The other options do not fit the sentence meaningfully.

The correct word is 'Encrypt' because it means to secure or protect information, which fits the context of protecting personal information on a website. 'Discrypt' is not a valid English word, 'Disclose' means to reveal information (opposite of what is intended), and 'None of these' is incorrect since 'Encrypt' is appropriate.

The word 'artifacts' correctly fits the sentence context as it refers to objects found during a dig that provide evidence about past societies. The other options do not logically complete the sentence.

The word 'escapade' correctly fits the sentence as it means a daring or adventurous act, which matches the context of the movie star's behavior. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually.

The word 'derogatory' means expressing a low opinion or disrespect, which fits the context of remarks that made workers angry. 'Humble' and 'positive' have opposite or neutral meanings, and 'None of these' is incorrect as 'derogatory' is the best fit.

The word 'rotund' means round or plump, often used to describe someone who is fat or chubby. Therefore, 'Fat' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'congregation' most closely means 'assembly,' referring to a group of people gathered together, especially for religious worship. While 'meeting,' 'combination,' and 'collection' have related meanings, 'assembly' is the best synonym in this context.

In this context, 'queer' means 'strange' or 'unusual'. The sentence implies the person is difficult to understand because he is strange, making option A the correct choice. Option C ('Ordinary') contradicts the meaning of 'queer' here.

The phrase 'has allayed my fears' means to have relieved or diminished fears. Therefore, 'Relieved' is the correct synonym in this context.

The word 'gather' means to bring together or collect. Its antonym is 'scatter,' which means to spread apart or disperse, making option C the correct choice.

The word 'levity' means lightness or lack of seriousness, especially in a serious situation. Its antonym is 'gravity,' which means seriousness or solemnity, making option B correct.