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Question 1 of 5

What is another word for ABSTAIN?

A. Refrain
B. Indulge
C. Adhere
D. Eliminate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Refrain

Question 2 of 5

The _____ student was not well liked by his peers.

A. Geniality
B. Affably
C. Gregarious
D. Detestable

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Detestable

Question 3 of 5

What does the quoted word 'impending' mean in the following sentence?

A. Very serious
B. Required
C. Elective
D. Soon to occur

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Soon to occur

Question 4 of 5

What term refers to the description of events in the order of their occurrence?

A. Chronology
B. Notation
C. Documentation
D. Helicon

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chronology

Question 5 of 5

What does the quoted word 'adverse' mean in the following sentence? He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication.

A. Undesirable
B. Frequent
C. Noticeable
D. Constant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Undesirable

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