111
__________ in seawater exists in the same proportions in almost all of the oceans of the world except Dead Sea.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:
Minerals in seawater exist in the same proportions across the world's oceans due to the principle of constant proportions. However, the Dead Sea is an exception because of its extremely high salinity and unique mineral composition.
112
The CEO's ________ remarks during the meeting gave employees hope that the company would soon overcome its financial difficulties.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:
"Sanguine" means
optimistic or hopeful, which fits with the idea that the CEO’s remarks gave
employees hope.
- "Pessimistic" means having a negative
outlook, which would not provide hope.
- "Ambiguous" means unclear or vague, which
doesn't align with offering hope.
- "Belligerent" means hostile or aggressive,
which would have the opposite effect.
113
The lawyer’s __________ defense was instrumental in securing a verdict of not guilty for his client.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:
"Zealous" means passionate
or fervent, which makes sense in the context of a lawyer working hard to defend
their client.
- "Perfunctory" means done with minimal effort,
which would not result in a successful defense.
- "Apathetic" means indifferent, which
contradicts the idea of a passionate defense.
- "Cursory" means quick and superficial, which
would not lead to a strong defense.
114
The professor’s argument was so ________ that even the most skeptical students were convinced by his reasoning.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:
"Cogent" means clear,
logical, and convincing, which aligns with the idea that the professor's
argument was strong enough to convince skeptical students.
- "Convoluted" means complicated and difficult
to understand, which would not have led to convincing anyone.
- "Tenuous" refers to something weak or slight,
which wouldn't be persuasive.
- "Spurious" means false or misleading, which
contradicts the idea of a convincing argument.
