Question

1. imperative most nearly means (a) curious. (b) having to do with a vital requirement (c) rudely bold. (d) accidental.
2. shear most nearly means (a) see - through. (b) to cut with a sharp instrument such as scissors. (c) unmitigated. (d) to reinforce or prop up.
3. “the change of milieu,” he said to his sick daughter, “will do you good.” (a) context (b) orientation (c) despairing sickness (d) surroundings
4. curtail most nearly means (a) work with someone else. (b) to cause to curl (e.g., hair). (c) cut short or reduce. (d) travel quickly.
5. deride most nearly means (a) to ridicule contemptuously. (b) to transform into something else. (c) to keep something from someone else. (d) to simplify.
6. intimidate most nearly means (a) to frighten by being threatening. (b) having an extremely close relationship. (c) to imply a hidden meaning. (d) to make more complicated.
7. deportment most nearly means (a) category. (b) behavior (c) location (d) punctuality.
8. the message will be conveyed by an ambassador at large. (a) punctuated (b) translated (c) spoken (d) carried
9. the commander gave his tacit approval. (a) silent (b) lethargic (c) absolute (d) effusive
10. “what do the omens portend?” the oracle was asked. (a) feign (b) give warning beforehand (c) develop pores or holes (d) assume a pose
11. itinerary most nearly means (a) migrant. (b) not permanent. (c) invention. (d) schedule.
12. the new student was vexatious. (a) annoying (b) contagious (c) at a high volume (d) insatiably hungry.

Explanation:

• Para la palabra "imperative", su significado más cercano es "relacionado con un requisito vital", ya que se refiere a algo que es necesario o esencial.
• "Shear" significa "cortar con un instrumento afilado como tijeras".
• "Milieu" se refiere a "los alrededores" o el entorno en el que alguien se encuentra.
• "Curtail" significa "cortar corto o reducir".
• "Deride" es "ridiculizar con desprecio".
• "Intimidate" es "asustar amenazando".
• "Deportment" se asocia con el "comportamiento".
• "Conveyed" en este contexto significa "llevar", como un mensaje llevado por un embajador.
• "Tacit" significa "silencioso", se refiere a una aprobación sin palabras.
• "Portend" es "dar una advertencia anticipada".
• "Itinerary" es "un horario o plan de viajes".
• "Vexatious" significa "molesto o irritante".

Answer:

1. B. having to do with a vital requirement
2. B. to cut with a sharp instrument such as scissors
3. D. surroundings
4. C. cut short or reduce
5. A. to ridicule contemptuously
6. A. to frighten by being threatening
7. B. behavior
8. D. carried
9. A. silent
10. B. give warning beforehand
11. D. schedule
12. A. annoying