Question

1. my mothers recipe for lemon meringue pie is a (pensive, sprightly) blend of tartness and sweetness.
2. was any event in american history more (momentous, exorbitant) than the decision of the continental congress in 1776 to break away from great britain?
3. i know that youre eager to have that pretty dress for the junior prom, but dont you think the price is a little (perilous, exorbitant)?
4. when the new recruits refused to budge from their foxholes, the enraged sergeant let loose with a(n) (apex, tirade) of insults and abuse.
5. it was amazing to see how that quiet, (pensive, exorbitant) teenager changed into a tough, hard - driving leader.
6. the trail that winds through the park (inundates, meanders) through a variety of settings: the japanese garden, the koi pond, the rose garden, and the pavilion area.
7. if we have to wait for her to arrive before starting the show, it would be a good idea for us to practice our act in the (interim, advent).
8. she admired her supervisor and could not believe that any of her coworkers could possibly have made a (malign, shoddy) comment against him.
9. my uncle, an accomplished musician who can play several instruments, is always (assimilated, inundated) with requests to play at weddings and parties.
10. “(adieu, tirade),” she said softly as the train pulled out of the station.

Explanation:

1. "Sprightly" means lively and suits the description of the pie's taste blend better than "pensive" which means thoughtful.
2. "Momentous" means of great importance, fitting for the 1776 decision, while "exorbitant" refers to cost - related excess.
3. "Exorbitant" means extremely high in price, appropriate for the dress price, not "perilous" which means dangerous.
4. "Tirade" means a long, angry speech, fitting the sergeant's actions, not "apex" which means the top.
5. "Pensive" means thoughtful, suitable for the teenager's initial state, not "exorbitant".
6. "Meanders" means to wind or twist, fitting for the trail, not "inundates" which means to flood.
7. "Interim" means the intervening time, appropriate for the waiting period, not "advent" which refers to the arrival of something.
8. "Malign" means harmful or slanderous, fitting for a negative comment, not "shoddy" which means poorly made.
9. "Inundated" means overwhelmed, fitting for the uncle's situation with requests, not "assimilated" which means to integrate.
10. "Adieu" is a farewell word, appropriate as the train leaves, not "tirade".

Answer:

1. Sprightly
2. Momentous
3. Exorbitant
4. Tirade
5. Pensive
6. Meanders
7. Interim
8. Malign
9. Inundated
10. Adieu