Question

6. The discovery of life on another planet would tremendous

excitement among both scientists and the general population.
A. deprecate
B. surmise
C. raze D. engender
7. To me, geese always look_, strutting around with their chests puffed
out and their heads held high in the air.
A. servile B. credulous c. gratuitous D. pompous
8. "Are you comfortable? Can I get you something to eat? You're looking
awfully pretty today. Would you like a pillow for your head?" my brother
asked me, making me very suspicious. Why was he being so __?
A. resigned B. incipient c. listless D. servile
9. “Dost thou take this woman to be thy lawfully wedded wife?" the preacher
asked. Amused by the language, the couple couldn't help giggling.
A. recalcitrant B. soporific c. archaic D. resigned
10. Hoping to sound to his date, Len spent the afternoon reading the
Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and some online articles.
A. hardy B. credulous c. erudite D. incipient

Answer 1

6. engender - cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

7. pompous - affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

8. servile - having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

9. archaic - very old or old-fashioned

10. erudite - having or showing great knowledge or learning