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Set 73 of 246 / Words 577-584 of 1964. Choose specific words in the dictionary

1A shuttle driver is described as amiable. Which interaction best supports that description?A. He welcomes an unfamiliar passenger warmly and chats pleasantly while she settles in.B. He recites the timetable accurately without responding to the passenger's greeting.C. He firmly chooses a route after comparing the distance of several alternatives.D. He notices a loose strap and repairs it without speaking to anyone.

2A tailor wants to be attentive during a fitting. Which action most directly achieves that aim?A. Choose the most fashionable style before hearing the customer's preferences.B. Describe several famous clients without asking how the garment feels.C. Offer a cheerful welcome but ignore the customer's comments about the fit.D. Listen closely to the customer's concern and check the spot she says feels tight.

3A librarian must tell a colleague that his presentation included a noticeable error. Which response is most tactful?A. Speak privately, identify the error precisely, and offer help correcting the slide.B. Tell him every slide is correct while quietly warning others not to trust him.C. Announce his mistake to the whole room before he has finished speaking.D. Avoid mentioning the error even though the same slide will be used tomorrow.

4During an interview, Rina sits upright, answers formally, and keeps her face serious, although she feels excited. What describes her demeanor?A. The excitement she experiences but does not outwardly show.B. The formal, serious manner the interviewer can observe.C. The personality she must have in every part of her life.D. The technical qualifications listed on her application form.

5Which observation gives the strongest basis for describing a travel guide's disposition as patient?A. For one photograph, he arranges his expression into a relaxed smile.B. On one afternoon, he speaks slowly because he has almost lost his voice.C. Across many seasons, he usually responds calmly when travelers need repeated explanations.D. During a delayed trip, he says that guides ought to be patient with travelers.

6After weeks of failed prototypes, a robotics team starts sharing ideas again and believes its next trial is worth the effort. What has most clearly improved?A. Its hierarchy, because enthusiasm reveals who has formal authority.B. Its budget, because willingness to work proves that funding increased.C. Its accuracy, because confidence guarantees the next prototype will succeed.D. Its morale, because shared confidence and enthusiasm have returned.

7A food writer compares a new soup with its menu description. Which material gives her firsthand information about its taste?A. A chef's account of how customers usually describe the soup.B. A review copied from someone who ate it the previous week.C. Her notes from tasting a serving of the soup herself.D. The list of flavors printed by the restaurant's publicity team.

8A volunteer says she returned a borrowed telescope on Tuesday. Which discovery would corroborate that specific claim?A. A blank intake form shows which details staff normally collect.B. A separate signed intake record lists that telescope as received on Tuesday.C. A receipt shows that she borrowed a different object the month before.D. A friend says she generally remembers her appointments accurately.

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