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Set 152 of 246 / Words 1209-1216 of 1964. Choose specific words in the dictionary

1In a fictional materials trial, one paper repeatedly loses color under damp conditions while another remains unchanged. What does the first paper's susceptibility describe?A. The certainty that all papers react identically.B. Its tendency to be affected by the damp conditions.C. Its color before testing, without reference to any influence on it.D. Its complete resistance to every environmental influence.

2After twenty years of driving the same route, a character automatically turns toward the old office for weeks after starting a new job. What supports ingrained?A. The turn is required by a new instruction that the character follows immediately.B. The established route habit is difficult to change despite the new destination.C. The character chose the route for the first time that morning.D. The character has no familiarity with either route.

3A fictional student routinely avoids simple assigned work because making an effort does not appeal, even when the student has time, resources, and the needed ability. Which additional description best supports indolence?A. The avoidance is a habitual reluctance to exert effort.B. The student wants to work but lacks the equipment needed for the assignment.C. The student asks for help understanding an unfamiliar instruction.D. The student pauses once after completing a demanding task.

4An editor points out that a quotation is inaccurate. The writer acknowledges the original wording but intentionally prints the altered version to change the speaker's meaning. Why is the alteration willful?A. It is unavoidable because the original wording is unknown to everyone.B. It results from an unnoticed copying error.C. It occurs because the writer never sees the correction.D. It is knowingly and intentionally made.

5A mentor sees a trainee mocking a colleague's mistake and firmly warns the trainee that the behavior must stop. Which description fits admonish?A. The mentor expresses firm disapproval and warns against repeating the behavior.B. The mentor silently changes the subject while offering no warning or advice.C. The mentor neutrally counts how many people were present without addressing conduct.D. The mentor congratulates the trainee for mocking the colleague.

6A friend reveals a novel's ending after promising not to, and the reader says that breaking the promise was disappointing and unfair. What does it mean to reproach the friend?A. Express disappointment or blame for the friend's behavior.B. Merely summarize the novel's ending without evaluating the friend's conduct.C. Thank the friend sincerely for preserving the surprise.D. Ask where the novel was purchased without addressing the broken promise.

7A league secretary is responsible for posting confirmed results by noon but carelessly leaves the report unfinished and does not notify the teams. Which description is supported?A. The secretary has been remiss because the deadline is met after careful checking.B. The secretary has been remiss merely because a team disagrees with an accurately posted score.C. The secretary has been remiss in carrying out the reporting duty.D. The secretary has been remiss because a completed report uses a permitted layout.

8While seasoning a dish, a cook wants to add another spoonful but deliberately holds back until everyone has tasted the current mixture. Which action is to refrain?A. Discover that another cook added it without making a personal decision.B. Hold oneself back from adding the extra spoonful.C. Forget whether any seasoning has been added.D. Add it immediately without waiting for anyone to taste.

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