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  1. 'The *antiquated* machinery broke down constantly, costing the factory far more than modern equipment would.' *Antiquated* means:

    Answer: Old and outdated

    *Antiquated* means old-fashioned and no longer suited to modern needs; the comparison to 'modern equipment' confirms this.

  2. In 'After the scandal, the CEO tried to *mitigate* the damage by issuing a public apology and a refund plan,' *mitigate* means:

    Answer: Reduce the severity of

    *Mitigate* means to lessen the impact of something negative; both the apology and refund plan are damage-reduction efforts.

  3. 'The *verbose* essay, running 40 pages for a topic requiring only five, exhausted every reader.' The word *verbose* suggests the essay was:

    Answer: Using too many words

    *Verbose* means using more words than needed; the 40-page length for a 5-page topic is a concrete example.

  4. Which sentence uses *diligent* in a way consistent with its meaning ('showing careful and persistent effort')?

    Answer: A diligent worker arrives on time, double-checks her output, and meets every deadline.

    Arriving on time, checking work, and meeting deadlines all demonstrate careful, persistent effort — the definition of *diligent*.

  5. 'The journalist remained *impartial*, presenting both sides of the debate without favoring either.' *Impartial* most nearly means:

    Answer: Not supporting one side over another

    *Impartial* means treating all sides equally; 'presenting both sides without favoring either' directly restates this meaning.

  6. Read: 'The *taciturn* librarian answered every question with the fewest possible words and rarely started a conversation.' *Taciturn* describes someone who is:

    Answer: Reserved and speaks very little

    *Taciturn* means habitually reserved in speech; answering with minimal words and rarely initiating talk are direct illustrations.

  7. 'Sales *plummeted* after the product recall, dropping 70% in a single quarter.' The word *plummeted* is best replaced by:

    Answer: Declined sharply

    *Plummet* means to fall or drop steeply and suddenly; the 70% drop in one quarter confirms the dramatic decline.