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19. d. Trite means repeated too often, overly familiar through overuse. The key
context clue is the phrase “the old storyline,” which indicates that the plot
of the movie is overused.
20. b. To emulate means to try to equal or excel, especially by imitation. The
sentence tells you that Ilka is pursuing the same career as her brother,
which indicates that she is trying to equal or outdo him through imitation.
21. d. To garner means to gather, amass, or acquire. The sentence tells you that
Ilona quickly found the support she needed to present her idea to the com-
mittee; also because the sentence states that people loved Ilona’s idea, it is
logical to conclude that she would gather their support.
22. b. To thwart means to prevent the accomplishment or realization of some-
thing. Cy’s twisted ankle kept him from realizing his attempt to complete
the marathon.
23. b. The prefix sub- means under or below. To subjugate means to conquer,
subdue, bring under control. Notice also the verb suffix -ate, meaning one
that performs, promotes, or causes an action; being in a specified state or
condition.
24. a. The noun suffix -ence means state of. Benevolence means the inclination to
be kind and generous; a disposition to act charitably.
25. c. The prefix co- means with, together. Coalesce means to combine and form
a whole; to join together, fuse.
26. d. The adjective suffix -ile means having the qualities of. Docile means will-
ing to obey, ready and willing to be taught, or easily managed.
27. b. The prefix a- mean not, without. Anomaly means something that deviates
from the general rule or usual form; one that is irregular or abnormal.
28. a. The adjective suffix -able means capable or worthy of. Lamentable means
regrettable, unfortunate; inspiring grief or mourning.
29. c. The prefix ab- means off, away from, apart, down. To abscond means to
go away secretly and hide oneself, especially after wrongdoing.
30. d. The prefix dis- means away from, apart, reversal, not. Disparate means
fundamentally different or distinct; dissimilar, varied.
31. a. The verb suffix -ify means to make. To rectify means to make right, correct.
32. d. The prefix in- means not. Inscrutable means baffling, unfathomable, inca-
pable of being understood. Notice also the adjective suffix -able.
33. b. The prefix anti- means against, opposed to. Antipathy means a strong
aversion or dislike.
34. d. The prefix neo- means new, recent, a new form of. Neophyte means a
beginner or novice.