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
2 since she came with excellent recommendations, the parents had no reservation about hiring the new babysitter. as used in this sentence, “reservation” most nearly means
a written record
b doubt
c district
d area of land
3 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, “resistant” most nearly means
a immune to disease
b protected
c opposing
d able to tolerate

Explanation:

1. "Profound" implies deep - thinking and intellectual. In the context of a book analyzing a complex topic, it means intellectual and thoughtful.
2. "Reservation" in the context of parents hiring a babysitter with good recommendations means doubt. They have no doubt about hiring.
3. "Resistant" in the context of a surgeon and stress means able to tolerate. The surgeon can usually tolerate the stress of the operating room.

Answer:

1. B. Intellectual and thoughtful
2. B. doubt
3. D. able to tolerate