She was conversant in Spanish, German, and English. The word conversant most nearly means ___________.
A. versed
B. ignorant
C. canonical
D. unskilled
The house was built with a staunch foundation. The word staunch most nearly means ___________.
A. rugged
B. small
C. stiff
D. strong
His speech impediment was a factor in not getting the promotion. The word impediment most nearly means ___________.
A. style
B. eminence
C. hindrance D. expression
"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." ?Napoleon Bonaparte.
A. complete ignorance, forgetfulness, or unawareness
B. unknown, hidden, unacknowledged
C. isolated place of comfort
D. moral corruption
Your reaction leaves me in a quandary.
A. condition
B. predicament
C. certainty
D. compunction
Avocation most nearly means ___________.
A. hobby
B. occupation
C. vacation
D. education