Question

1. the comedians comments offended most of the audience who demanded their money back. a. cordial b. replete c. verisimilitude d. caustic
2. before purchasing an expensive item, be sure that you have it for defects. a. fraternizing b. scrutinized c. interposed d. acquit
3. because of bens to start a recycling program, the beach is much cleaner. a. initiative b. ruminated c. evasive d. monotonous
4. the girl was so that she believed that babies were brought by a stork. a. malevolence b. suave c. naive d. gait
5. hugh is a goalie who rarely allows the other team to score. a. subsiding b. competent c. lank d. proposition
6. the etiquette class will teach young people the basics of so they can behave appropriately at formal events. a. natal b. deportment c. indictments d. lank
7. many people speak about fast - food jobs, but it pays the bills. a. disparagingly b. strenuous c. adroitly d. conventionally

Explanation:

1. "caustic" means sarcastic and critical, which could offend an audience, while "cordial" is friendly, "replete" is full, and "verisimilitude" is the appearance of truth.
2. "scrutinized" means to examine closely for defects, which is appropriate before purchasing an item. "fraternizing" is socializing, "interposed" is to place between, and "acquit" is to clear of a charge.
3. "initiative" means the ability to take action, like starting a recycling program. "ruminated" is to think deeply, "evasive" is avoiding, and "monotonous" is dull and repetitive.
4. "naive" means lacking experience and being easily deceived, like believing babies are brought by a stork. "malevolence" is ill - will, "suave" is smooth and polite, and "pall" is a dark cloud or feeling of gloom.
5. "competent" means skilled and able, which describes a goalie who rarely lets the other team score. "subsiding" is decreasing, "lank" is long and thin, and "proposition" is a statement or proposal.
6. "deportment" refers to behavior and manners, which is what an etiquette class would teach. "natal" is related to birth, "indictments" are formal charges, and "lank" is long and thin.
7. "disparagingly" means speaking of something in a negative or belittling way, which fits the context of speaking about fast - food jobs. "strenuous" is difficult and energetic, "adroitly" is skillfully, and "conventionally" is in a traditional way.

Answer:

1. D. caustic
2. B. scrutinized
3. A. initiative
4. C. naive
5. B. competent
6. B. deportment
7. A. disparagingly