Vocabulary Test 15

Option 3 is correct because the words fit the context of the sentence. All other words either make the meaning of the sentence too extreme or nonsensical. 

The sentence requires words that create a contrast: writing that is normally 'uncomplicated' (easy to understand) but sometimes becomes 'pedestrian' (dull, lacking imagination). 'Amorous/prodigal' relates to love/extravagance, 'chimerical/putative' means imaginary/supposed, and 'pensive/obsolescent' means thoughtful/outdated - none fit the contrast structure.

'Covetous' means strongly desiring what others have. The sentence suggests that human desire for more has driven growth and development - a somewhat provocative framing of ambition as the engine of progress. 'Grandiose' means impressive in an imposing way, 'sobriety' means moderation, and 'conclusive' means putting an end to doubt.

Emanated means originated or issued from, while grueling means exhausting or extremely tiring. The sentence means problems originated because of the exhausting nature of the job. Bestowed means given, which doesn't make sense in context.

 Both armorous and carnal have to do with love, especially the physical expression of love. Furthermore, they are both related in context, whereas the others are not. To maintain parallelism between the two sentences, the missing words must be related and these two words are the only option which works.

A banquet hall is a large hall used for feasts or gatherings. Panicles are loose, branching clusters of flowers that would be placed around for decoration. Coterie refers to a small group of people with shared interests, not a type of hall.

Grit means courage, determination, and strength of character. Solace means comfort or consolation. Penury means extreme poverty. The sentence means a determined person finds comfort even in poverty. Sobriety means being serious, which doesn't fit with finding compassion.

'Put all eggs in one basket' is an idiom meaning to put all resources in one place.

Dawdling fits with habit. It means to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter. 'Scorn at' means to treat or regard with contempt or disdain.

Virtuoso means a person highly skilled in art, especially in sculpture or music. Enervated means weakened, tired, or feeling drained of energy. The sentence contrasts being highly skilled with feeling tired after long hours of work. Covetous means greedy, and Bravo is an exclamation, not a noun describing a person.

Oration means a formal speech. Zeal means great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause. Azim Premji's speech on goal setting inspired enthusiasm in youth. Evocation means bringing a feeling to mind, effigy is a statue, valor is courage, and perdition means damnation - none fit the context.

Schema means a plan, concept, or framework. Biliousness means irritability or bad temper. Excessive narration of one's plans or frameworks can indeed irritate others. Fables are fictional stories, and tempest is a storm - trapes is not a standard word.

Deism is the belief that God exists but does not intervene in the universe. Congruence means agreement or harmony. A person who believes in deism would believe in harmony between the human soul and God without direct intervention. Theanthropism is the belief that God is both human and divine. Paroxysm is a sudden attack, sadism is deriving pleasure from pain.

Debase means to degrade, lower, or reduce in quality or value. Fecund means fertile, productive, or capable of producing offspring or ideas. The sentence means politicians are trying to degrade the productive minds of youth through their mean acts. Evade means to escape, extirpate means to destroy completely.