Reactionary : Progress::
a. misanthrope : people
b. zealot : revolution
c. virtuoso : perfection
d. laggard : iniquity
e. charlatan : diversity
d?
Decorum : Conventional::
a. innovation : variegated
b. depravity : surreptitious
c. subjugation : desultory
d. hedonism : self-indulgent
e. vituperation : motley
b?
Monotonous : Respite::
a. bountiful : brevity
b. recalcitrant : resistance
c. myopic : dogma
d. serious : levity
e. nefarious : malice
d?
Euphemism : Substitution::
a. lament : promotion
b. rebuff : connection
c. equivoocation : avoidance
d. hyperbole : circumvention
e. vacillation : replacement
a?
Reactionary : Progress::
a. misanthrope : people
b. zealot : revolution
c. virtuoso : perfection
d. laggard : iniquity
e. charlatan : diversity
d?
First, let's look at the definitions of reactionary and progress and see how they are related.
From Dictionary.com:
REACTIONARY: "1. of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, esp. extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
–noun 2. a reactionary person."
PROGRESS: "1. a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage"
A reactionary, then, is a person who opposes change and progress. A laggard doesn't necessarily oppose iniquity, so d. can't be the correct answer. Please check the definitions of the other pairs of words to find an example of the first word opposing the second word.
Decorum : Conventional::
a. innovation : variegated
b. depravity : surreptitious
c. subjugation : desultory
d. hedonism : self-indulgent
e. vituperation : motley
b?
Decorum is an example of conventional behavior. But -- depravity is not an example of surreptitious behavior -- so b is not correct. Please check the definitions of these words to find the pair in which the first word is an example of the behavior depicted in the second word.
Monotonous : Respite::
a. bountiful : brevity
b. recalcitrant : resistance
c. myopic : dogma
d. serious : levity
e. nefarious : malice
d?
Please check the definitions to find the pair that shows the first word as an example of the second word.
Euphemism : Substitution::
a. lament : promotion
b. rebuff : connection
c. equivoocation : avoidance
d. hyperbole : circumvention
e. vacillation : replacement
a?
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For the first question, the correct answer is b. zealot : revolution. A zealot is someone who is extremely passionate and devoted to a cause or belief, much like a reactionary is extremely opposed to progress. In this case, the zealot's cause or belief is a revolution, which is a type of progress or change.
For the second question, the correct answer is c. subjugation : desultory. Decorum is a type of conventional behavior, and subjugation is a type of desultory behavior, meaning it lacks a clear plan or purpose. This pair reflects the relationship between the two words.
For the third question, the correct answer is a. bountiful : brevity. Monotonous refers to something that is repetitive and lacks variety, while respite refers to a period of rest or relief. Similarly, bountiful refers to something abundant or plentiful, while brevity refers to something brief or short. This pair contrasts the ideas of repetition and abundance with rest and brevity.
For the fourth question, the correct answer is c. equivocation : avoidance. Euphemism is a type of substitution where a milder or more polite term is used in place of a more direct or harsh term. Similarly, equivocation refers to avoiding giving a clear or direct answer. This pair reflects the idea of substituting or avoiding a more direct or straightforward approach.