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The ambassador was known for her ________ nature; one day she would champion a treaty with passionate fervor, and the next day she would abandon it entirely based on a fleeting whim.

A
fastidious
B
intransigent
C
magnanimous
D
capricious
Explanation and memory cue

"Capricious" means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. The context clue "based on a fleeting whim" and the rapidly shifting behavior exactly describe capriciousness.

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Although the anecdote about the famous inventor discovering his device in a dream is widely repeated, historians generally consider the story to be ________, as there is absolutely no primary source evidence to support it.

A
incontrovertible
B
prescient
C
apocryphal
D
empirical
Explanation and memory cue

"Apocryphal" describes a story or statement of doubtful authenticity, although it is widely circulated as being true. The clue "no primary source evidence to support it" confirms the story is doubtful.

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The critic's review of the experimental film was entirely ________, praising its bold visual style while simultaneously condemning its convoluted narrative, leaving readers completely unsure of his actual stance.

A
unequivocal and definitive
B
ambivalent and equivocal
C
laudatory and effusive
D
vitriolic and scathing
Explanation and memory cue

The context clue "leaving readers completely unsure" and the contrast between "praising" and "condemning" indicate mixed feelings. "Ambivalent" and "equivocal" both describe having contradictory ideas or being intentionally vague and non-committal.

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The politician’s ________ speeches were intentionally designed to incite anger among the populace, relying on aggressive emotional manipulation rather than factual policy proposals.

A
pacifying and placatory
B
inflammatory and incendiary
C
didactic and pedagogical
D
esoteric and arcane
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "designed to incite anger" perfectly points to words that mean to stir up conflict or passion. "Inflammatory" and "incendiary" both refer to speech or action that provokes strong, volatile emotions or unrest.

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The scientist’s claim that she had discovered a functional perpetual motion machine was met with absolute ________ from the physics community, as it fundamentally violated the established laws of thermodynamics.

A
acclamation and plaudits
B
credulity and naïveté
C
derision and ridicule
D
apathy and indifference
Explanation and memory cue

Because the claim "fundamentally violated" established scientific laws, the community would not believe it. "Derision" and "ridicule" both mean mocking or scornful contempt, which fits the severe rejection of an impossible scientific claim.

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Far from being a ________ participant in the high-stakes negotiations, the junior diplomat actively steered the conversation, often backing the seasoned delegates into rhetorical corners.

A
passive and compliant
B
recalcitrant and obdurate
C
garrulous and loquacious
D
pugnacious and bellicose
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "Far from being" sets up a contrast with "actively steered the conversation." Therefore, the blanks must be filled with words meaning inactive or submissive. "Passive" and "compliant" both fit this requirement perfectly.

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The sudden financial collapse of the institution was severely exacerbated by the ________ behavior of its executives, who recklessly squandered the company's capital on highly speculative ventures.

A
frugal and thrifty
B
profligate and spendthrift
C
circumspect and prudent
D
insidious and perfidious
Explanation and memory cue

The context clue "recklessly squandered the company's capital" indicates extremely wasteful spending. "Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe someone who is recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

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The young child was so ________ that she believed everything her older brother told her, including the story about the moon being made of green cheese.

A
cynical
B
gullible
C
precocious
D
apathetic
Explanation and memory cue

"Gullible" means easily persuaded to believe something, which perfectly describes a child who believes a ridiculous and obviously false story.

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Despite his reputation as a ________ speaker, his lecture on thermodynamics was surprisingly engaging and accessible to the amateur audience.

A
charismatic
B
soporific
C
lucid
D
bombastic
Explanation and memory cue

The word "Despite" indicates a contrast. If the lecture was engaging, his usual reputation must be the opposite. "Soporific" means tending to induce drowsiness or sleep, making it the perfect fit.

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The diplomat's response to the sensitive inquiry was masterfully ________; she managed to speak for ten minutes without revealing any actual details about the government's strategy.

A
candid
B
unequivocal
C
evasive
D
prescient
Explanation and memory cue

"Evasive" means tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation. Speaking for an extended period without revealing concrete details perfectly matches this definition.

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