the influence of the United States. In this context, (A) does not exactly work, and (B)
does not make sense. Between (C) and (D), (C) is the better answer because (D)
is much too extreme.
6 . B The previous paragraph describes a “new proposal” and “a plan to
annex” Hawaii, which matches (B). Choices (C) and (D) are not supported by the
text, and there is nothing in the passage that indicates the proposal is “indecent,”
which eliminates (A).
7 . A Look at the sentence that follows noncommittal: “The molders of
public opinion seemed intent on learning what mold the public wanted.” This
suggests they did not have a strong opinion of their own. The best answer here is
therefore (A), dubious, which means “doubtful.”
8 . C Chron- means “time,” so a chronicle would keep track of events
happening in time. The correct answer is (C).
9 . A The bounty is something “paid by the United States government to
domestic sugar producers,” and Spreckels expects “profits” (line 40). Choice (C) is
close, but inducement implies force. Choice (D) is a trap, since it is an alternative
definition of bounty. The correct answer is (A).10 . B The particles range “from protons and electrons to quarks and neutrinos,” which
suggests that there are a large number of them. The answer is (B).11 . D Chess is a mental game, and the purpose of the computers is to provide artificial
“intelligence.” These clues should help you select (D), mental, as the answer.12 . D Lily sinks “with a sigh” into one of the shabby leather chairs. She then says, “What a
miserable thing it is to be a woman” and “leaned back in a luxury of discontent.” This
suggests a tone of self-pity, which is (D).13 . A The tomato was introduced into world cuisines after 1492. Choices (B), (C), and (D)
are far too negative. The answer is (A).14 . C The beginning of the last sentence states, “Although a haiku can seem timeless....”
The word although signals a shift in direction. Therefore, ephemeral must mean the
opposite of timeless. Choice (C), short-lived, is the correct answer.15 . B This time, the clue is within the question itself. A controversial theory is one that
would be debated, (B). Choices (C) and (D) are far too negative and not supported
by the passage, and (A) does not make sense in context.16 . D Use Process of Elimination. There is no evidence that the nuns are friendly, (A), or
benevolent, (C). They are definitely not lazy, (B), since they are engaged in so
many activities. Choice (D), erudite, is the most reasonable answer, as many of
their activities are intellectual in nature.17 . D Remember your roots! Loq- refers to speaking, and loquacious means “talking a
lot.” Voc- in (B) and (C) refers to speaking as well, but not to an excessive degree.