Questions with - "After many hours of torrential rain, the storm...

The Most Common Vocabulary Words on the Wonderlic SLE Questions with Accurate Answers Abate correct answer To make something less intense or bad."After many hours of torrential rain, the storm abated and the sun began to shine." Abbreviate correct answer To shorten something."We planned on staying at Mithell's house for the game, but we decided to abbreviate our stay in order to beat the traffic home." Abdicate correct answer To give up or renounce one's leadership or responsibility."After ferocious rebellion by his people, the King decided to abdicate his throne and flee the country." Abstain correct answer To restrain yourself from doing something."I abstain from alcohol if I plan on driving that evening." Abstract correct answer Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a tangible existence."Love and beauty are examples of abstract concepts." Adapt correct answer To become adjusted to new conditions. 1 / 2

"Some sharks are able to adapt to different ocean temperatures to hunt their prey." Adopt correct answer To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own (or) to start to follow a new idea or method."The government has adopted a new financial policy to help pay off its debts." Adversity correct answer Difficulty or misfortune."The musician became very successful despite a difficult childhood filled with adversity." Affect correct answer To make a difference."Her change in diet and exercise affected the child's weight." agile correct answer able to move quickly and easily.Ambiguous correct answer To have multiple meanings or be open to multiple interpretations; to be unclear."Her answer to the reporter's question was ambiguous, not providing any real clarity or substance." Apathetic correct answer Showing little to no interest in something."He was apathetic about the election and didn't even vote." Apprehensive correct answer To be anxious or fearful that something bad might happe."The girl felt apprehensive about going into the dark woods alone." Ardent correct answer Enthusiastic or passionate."She was an ardent fan of the Boston Celtics."

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