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Set 24 of 246 / Words 185-192 of 1964. Choose specific words in the dictionary

1A roommate will lend a tent only if it is returned before her trip. Which description respects the condition?A. The condition concerns only the tent's color.B. The loan is guaranteed regardless of when it returns.C. The offer has no requirement attached to it.D. The loan is contingent on a timely return.

2Two companies cannot proceed with a joint order because one requires payment before delivery and the other refuses any payment until afterward, and neither will accept an alternative. What have they reached?A. An impasse where disagreement prevents further progress.B. A routine delay unrelated to either company's position.C. A unanimous decision to begin under the same terms.D. A completed agreement that satisfies both stated conditions.

3A proposal to reserve all weekend parking for paying members immediately triggers strong disagreement among residents. Why is the proposal contentious?A. It contains a numerical detail that nobody understands.B. It must be false because some people oppose it.C. It has been accepted by everyone without discussion.D. It is likely to cause or is already provoking disagreement.

4At a checkout, a customer squares up to staff and repeatedly challenges them to a fight over a minor delay. Which description fits?A. Belligerent, because staff provide a clear explanation.B. Belligerent, because the customer privately feels disappointed but stays courteous.C. Belligerent, because the customer patiently asks for a time estimate.D. Belligerent, because the manner is hostile and ready for conflict.

5Two former teammates now avoid helping each other and repeatedly express bitter resentment. Which inference is best supported?A. Their relationship shows animosity beyond a single disagreement.B. They are cooperating warmly despite the hostile remarks.C. Their silence proves that neither has any feelings.D. They merely have different preferences about practice times.

6A cafe worker accidentally drops a tray during a busy service, then steadies her voice, explains the delay calmly, and organizes help. What does she regain?A. Indifference to whether the customers ever receive their orders.B. Composure, by bringing her feelings and behavior under calm control.C. Certainty that no other mistake can occur during the shift.D. Proof that the tray was never dropped in the first place.

7Former competitors meet to discuss a joint project. Which exchange is cordial?A. They greet each other warmly, listen politely, and discuss differences without hostility.B. They avoid every acknowledgment and leave without speaking.C. They trade insults while refusing to hear each other's proposals.D. They use stiff threats to force an agreement before conversation begins.

8A novice cook prefers one method but follows an experienced colleague's informed advice after hearing the reason. What shows deference?A. Agreeing because no opinion was ever formed.B. Pretending the colleague spoke while ignoring the advice.C. Mocking the explanation before making the same choice accidentally.D. Respectfully yielding to the colleague's relevant judgment.

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