directions: in the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each)
1. to abash someone
(a) sadden
(b) harm
(c) embarrass
(d) strike
(e) enliven
2. the allure of the stage
(a) attraction
(b) fun
(c) direction
(d) gratification
(e) magnilicence
3. an auspicious beginning
(a) unplanned
(b) favorable
(c) disheartening
(d) sad
(e) memorable
4. to abhor difference
(a) disapprove
(b) pardon
(c) hate
(d) regret
(e) respect
5. the child’s demeanor
(a) demands
(b) health
(c) bearing
(d) eating habits
(e) early training
6. a beggar’s guise
(a) life
(b) dress
(c) speech
(d) plan
(e) home
7. some time immemorial
(a) long forgotten
(b) well - remembered
(c) beyond memory
(d) beyond hope
(e) long past
8. an illogical plan
(a) funny
(b) complex
(c) considerate
(d) senseless
(e) debatable
9. to purport to claim
(a) claim
(b) cross
(c) refuse
(d) forget
(e) imagine
10. a news syndicate
(a) association
(b) letter
(c) story
(d) station
(e) broadcast

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### Question 1
# Brief Explanations:
To "abash someone" means to embarrass or make them feel ashamed. "Mortify" (E) also means to humiliate or embarrass, so it's the closest in meaning.
# Answer:
E. mortify

### Question 2
# Brief Explanations:
"The allure of the stage" refers to the attraction of the stage. "Attraction" (A) directly matches the meaning of allure (appeal or attraction).
# Answer:
A. attraction

### Question 3
# Brief Explanations:
"An unpropitious beginning" means a beginning that is not favorable or promising. "Inauspicious" (A) means not favorable or likely to bring bad luck, so it's the synonym.
# Answer:
A. unpleasing (Note: Likely a typo, should be "inauspicious" or similar, but among options, "unpleasing" here might be intended as unfavorable; assuming the correct option is A as per context of unpropitious meaning unfavorable.)

### Question 4
# Brief Explanations:
"To abjure deference" means to renounce or give up deference (respect). "Disavow" (A) means to deny or renounce, so it's the closest. Wait, no—wait, "to abjure" is to renounce, but "to abjure deference" would be to give up showing respect. Wait, maybe "to abjure" here—wait, the options: (A) disapprove, (B) promise, (C) flout, (D) regret, (E) respect. Wait, "abjure deference" would mean to reject deference, so "flout" (C) means to disregard or treat with disrespect, which is close. Wait, maybe I misread. Wait, "to abjure" is to solemnly renounce. But "deference" is respect. So to abjure deference is to give up showing respect, so "flout" (C) (to show contempt for) is correct.
# Answer:
C. flout

### Question 5
# Brief Explanations:
"The child’s demeanor" refers to the child’s behavior or manner. "Bearing" (C) means the way a person conducts themselves or carries themselves, so it matches demeanor.
# Answer:
C. bearing

### Question 6
# Brief Explanations:
"A beggar’s guise" means a beggar’s appearance or dress. "Dress" (B) refers to the way one is dressed or their appearance, so it’s the synonym.
# Answer:
B. dress

### Question 7
# Brief Explanations:
"Since time immemorial" means from a time so long ago that it’s beyond memory. "Beyond memory" (C) directly matches this meaning.
# Answer:
C. beyond memory

### Question 8
# Brief Explanations:
"An illogical plan" is a plan that doesn’t make sense, is absurd. "Farcical" (A) means ridiculous or absurd, so it’s the synonym.
# Answer:
A. farcical

### Question 9
# Brief Explanations:
"To purport to claim" means to claim or profess. "Assert" (A) means to state or claim firmly, so it’s the closest in meaning.
# Answer:
A. assert

### Question 10
# Brief Explanations:
"A news syndicate" is an organization that distributes news. "Association" (A) (a group or organization) is the closest, as a syndicate is a group (like a news association).
# Answer:
A. association

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