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Set 93 of 246 / Words 737-744 of 1964. Choose specific words in the dictionary

1After arguing against a family outing, Leon says, 'I still have reservations, but I will accept the plan and stop objecting.' Which interpretation best fits acquiescence?A. He now considers it the best possible plan and has no doubts.B. He has not understood that any proposal exists.C. He accepts the plan without further active objection, while retaining reservations.D. He continues openly resisting every part of the plan.

3A manager dislikes a proposed shift pattern but asks for evidence, listens closely, and says she may revise her view. Is receptive an appropriate description?A. Yes; listening proves the suggestion is objectively the best option.B. Yes; she is willing to consider the suggestion despite her initial preference.C. No; she must promise approval before hearing the evidence.D. No; receptive means holding no initial opinion at all.

4Two neighbors disagree about a shared fence. Which response from a friend is fair-minded?A. Believe the closer friend automatically because loyalty settles the facts.B. Hear both accounts and weigh the relevant evidence even if it challenges the closer friend's story.C. Favor whichever neighbor complains most often.D. Assume both accounts are equally accurate before hearing either one.

5An essay contest organizer recognizes her cousin's submission. Which procedure most directly protects impartiality?A. Remove identifying information and apply the same stated criteria to all essays.B. Give the cousin extra credit because the relationship is familiar.C. Penalize the cousin automatically to prove independence.D. Replace the criteria with whichever style the organizer personally enjoys that day.

6Which reply is condescending when a capable colleague asks about a new filing rule?A. Do not worry your little head; people with more experience will handle the difficult parts.B. Your question identifies a point the instructions should explain more clearly.C. The new rule separates drafts from final copies; I can show you where each belongs.D. I am also learning the system, so let us check the guide together.

7A guest glances at a handmade gift and says it is beneath anyone with real taste. Which feature makes the response disdainful?A. It expresses the belief that the gift is unworthy of respect.B. It asks how the maker chose the materials.C. It carefully identifies a repairable problem.D. It admits uncertainty about the maker's intentions.

8A team compares two travel plans. Which comment disparages a contributor rather than evaluates a plan?A. Could you explain which arrival time you used?B. That connection leaves only five minutes between trains.C. The alternative takes longer but avoids a transfer.D. Only an idiot would waste our time with a suggestion like yours.

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