Verbal Ability (Fill in the blank)

The correct phrase is 'acquainted with' which means familiar with or knowledgeable about something. 'Acquainted' is the past participle adjective form of the verb 'acquaint', and it's the only option that fits grammatically after 'fully'. Acquaintance and acquaintanceship are nouns, while acquiescence means passive acceptance or compliance.

Activity correctly refers to actions, movement, and events happening in the streets, such as people walking, vehicles moving, and businesses operating. This is the only option that makes sense in describing what fills noisy streets. Actuality means reality or fact, addictive describes something causing dependence, and adaptable means able to adjust - none of which describe street scenes.

Actuality means reality or 'in reality', which contrasts appropriately with photographs. The sentence compares how the building appears in person versus in pictures. 'In actuality' is a valid phrase meaning 'in reality'. The other options don't fit: activity means action, addictive means habit-forming, and adaptable means able to adjust.

Adaptable means able to adjust or change according to circumstances, which is precisely what successful businesses need to do in response to economic changes. This is the only option that logically completes the sentence. Activity refers to action, actuality means reality, and addictive means causing dependence - none of which describe how businesses respond to change.

Acquiescence means passive acceptance or compliance without protest, which fits the context of general acceptance of UN sanctions. The sentence implies there was widespread agreement or acceptance of the sanctions. Acquaintance means familiarity, acquaintanceship refers to a relationship, and acquainted means familiar - none of which capture the meaning of passive acceptance.

Acquaintance correctly means knowledge or familiarity with something. The phrase 'had little acquaintance with' means was not very familiar with or knowledgeable about. Acquaintance is a noun meaning familiarity or knowledge. Acquaintanceship means a relationship, acquainted is an adjective, and acquiescence means passive acceptance - only acquaintance works as a noun indicating knowledge.

Acquaintanceship refers to a relationship or connection between people who know each other, which fits the context of judging someone based on a brief relationship or interaction. While a less formal choice might have been 'acquaintance', acquaintanceship is grammatically correct and conveys the meaning of a casual relationship. Acquaintance means familiarity, acquainted is an adjective, and acquiescence means passive acceptance.

The phrase 'acquitted himself' is an idiom meaning to perform or behave, especially in a challenging situation. It comes from the legal term 'acquit' (to declare not guilty), but here it means to conduct oneself creditably or perform well. He acquitted himself brilliantly means he performed exceptionally well. Acquiesced means agreed reluctantly, acquired means obtained, and actuated means put into action.

Addictive correctly describes something that causes a strong dependence or habit - jogging can become so enjoyable or habit-forming that a person feels compelled to do it regularly. The sentence structure 'find X very [adjective]' is common in English. Activity is a noun, actuality means reality, and adaptable means able to adjust - none fit grammatically or semantically as an adjective describing jogging.

Advance booking means making a reservation before the scheduled time. Adverse means unfavorable or harmful, abrupt means sudden or brusque, and accountable means responsible. In travel contexts, advance booking is the standard term for reserving tickets or accommodations ahead of departure.

You acquire a reputation through your actions over time. Acquiesced means agreed reluctantly without protest, acquitted means declared not guilty of a crime, and actuated means motivated or caused to act. The phrase 'acquired a reputation' is the correct collocation meaning developed or gained.

Actuated means motivated or caused to act. When someone is actuated by malice, it means malice is the driving force behind their actions. Acquiesced means reluctantly agreed, acquired means gained possession, and acquitted means freed from blame. Malice as a motivating force fits actuated.

Accountable means responsible or answerable for actions. Advance means before others in time, adverse means unfavorable or harmful, and abrupt means sudden or unexpected. The phrase 'held accountable' is standard usage meaning being held responsible for one's actions.

Adverse effect means harmful or unfavorable effect. Advance means before in time, abrupt means sudden, and accountable means responsible. In the context of budget cuts and research, adverse correctly describes the negative impact on the program.

Abrupt turns means sudden, sharp turns in the road. Advance means before in time, adverse means unfavorable, and accountable means responsible. When describing a road with sharp curves, abrupt is the correct word for sudden changes in direction.

Adaptable means able to adjust to new conditions. Adamant means refusing to change opinion, abject means miserable or contemptible, and adept means skilled. Businesses that respond well to change are described as adaptable - this is a key characteristic of successful organizations.

Affable means friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to. Acquisitive means eager to acquire possessions, afresh means anew or again, alive means living or animated, and aloof means distant or reserved. When parents are described as easy to get along with, affable is the correct choice.

Acquisitive means eager to acquire or collect things, especially possessions. Affable means friendly, afresh means anew, alive means living, and aloof means reserved. A collector who actively gathers old paintings would be described as acquisitive.

Alive here means alert, animated, or showing emotion - as in 'came alive' meaning became animated or responsive. Affable means friendly, acquisitive means eager to collect, afresh means anew, and aloof means distant. When someone suddenly shows emotion or responsiveness in conversation, they 'come alive'.

Afresh means anew or from the beginning. Affable means friendly, acquisitive means eager to acquire, alive means animated, and aloof means distant. The phrase 'start afresh' is common usage meaning to begin again with a fresh approach.

Acquiesced means agreed or consented silently without protest, often reluctantly. Acquired means gained, acquitted means found not guilty, and actuated means motivated. Senior officials would have had to agree (acquiesce) to allow a cover-up to happen - their silence or consent was necessary.

Aloof means reserved, distant, or unfriendly in social interactions. When someone keeps themselves aloof from others, they maintain emotional or social distance. Affable means friendly (opposite of what's needed here), acquisitive means greedy, afresh means anew, and alive means living.

Adamant means refusing to change one's mind or be persuaded; being firm or unyielding. In this context, she was absolutely certain and unshakeable in her belief that she would not come. Abject means miserable, adaptable means flexible, and adept means skilled.

Adept means very skilled or proficient at something. Being adept at evading questions means he was highly skilled at avoiding answering them directly. Adamant means stubborn, abject means wretched, and adaptable means flexible.

Abject failure means a complete, total, or miserable failure - the worst kind of failure. In this context, the scheme failed completely and utterly. Adamant means stubborn, adaptable means flexible, and adept means skilled.