When the realtor realized that there was a large dent in the floor, he tried to __________ cover it before the potential buyers noticed it.

flagrantly

ostensibly (my answer)

surreptitiously

latently

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
After traffic made them late for the ballet, June and Sam tried to find their seats as quickly and __________ as possible.

saliently

vauntingly

unobtrusively

sequestered ( my answer)

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The _______ volcano has not erupted for hundreds of years, but that does not mean that it will never erupt again.

furtive

latent ( my answer)

surreptitious

vaunted

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The town meeting allowed voters to ask the mayoral candidates questions about several _______ points.

salient ( my answer)

furtive

latent

sequestered

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The _________ reason for attending a good college is to get a solid education

furtive

surreptitious

flagrant ( my answer)

ostensible

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Prior to the wedding, the bride ________ herself in her bedroom so that she could collect her thoughts.

latented

vaunted (my answer)

sequestered

subterfuged

#s 3 and 4 are correct.

Please look up every single word so you're absolutely clear on the meaning of each.

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To find the correct answer for the first question, you can look at the context of the sentence. The realtor noticed a dent in the floor and wanted to cover it before potential buyers noticed it. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "in a way that tries to hide or conceal something." "Surreptitiously" is the correct answer because it means doing something secretly or stealthily.

To find the correct answer for the second question, you can again look at the context of the sentence. June and Sam were late for the ballet because of traffic and they wanted to find their seats quickly and without attracting attention. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "in a way that is not noticeable or conspicuous." "Unobtrusively" is the correct answer because it means doing something without drawing attention or being noticeable.

To find the correct answer for the third question, you can again look at the context of the sentence. The sentence talks about a dormant volcano that has not erupted for a long time. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "inactive or not currently showing signs of activity." "Latent" is the correct answer because it means existing but not yet developed or manifest.

For the fourth question, you can look at the context. The sentence mentions a town meeting and questions about several points. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "most important or prominent." "Salient" is the correct answer because it means notable or important.

For the fifth question, you can look at the context. The sentence mentions the reason for attending a good college as getting a solid education. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "obvious or evident." "Flagrant" is the correct answer because it means obviously offensive or shocking.

For the sixth question, you can look at the context. The sentence mentions the bride wanting to collect her thoughts before the wedding. The word that best completes the sentence is the one that means "concealed or hidden." "Sequestered" is the correct answer because it means secluded or isolated.