Question

1. it was a profound book that analyzed the role of envy in different types of relationships.

as used in this sentence, \profound\ most nearly means
a. abysmal.
b. intellectual and thoughtful.
c. intense and emotional.
d. severe.

1. since she came with excellent recommendations, the parents had no reservation about hiring the new babysitter.

as used in this sentence,
eservation\ most nearly means
a. written record.
b. doubt.
c. district.
d. area of land.

1. most of the time, the surgeon was resistant to the stress of the operating room, but once in awhile, she felt its effects.

as used in this sentence,
esistant\ most nearly means
a. immune to disease.
b. protected.
c. opposing
d. able to tolerate.

1. he was a severe critic of that policy and used every opportunity to protest against it.

as used in this sentence, \severe\ most nearly means
a. uncompromising.
b. unpleasant.
c. plain.
d. flexible

1. the father felt very tender when he held his newborn son in his arms and started to sing to him.

as used in this sentence, \tender\ most nearly means
a. affectionate.
b. soft.
c. sore.
d. young

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the meaning of "profound" in the sentence, we analyze the context: the book analyzes the role of envy in relationships, suggesting it's insightful. "Abysmal" means very bad, "intense and emotional" doesn't fit the analytical context, "severe" is harsh. "Intellectual and thoughtful" matches the idea of a profound (deep, insightful) book.

In the sentence, the parents had no "reservation" about hiring the babysitter due to good recommendations. "Written record" and "district/area of land" are irrelevant. "Doubt" fits as having no doubt means being confident, so "reservation" here means doubt.

The surgeon is "resistant" to operating room stress (mostly, but sometimes feels it). "Immune to disease" is about illness, "protected" implies external protection, "opposing" is active resistance. "Able to tolerate" fits as she can handle the stress (mostly), so "resistant" means tolerant here.

Answer:

B. intellectual and thoughtful

Question 2