This sentence misuses the word "criteria," which is plural. The word "only" dictates that the word following it must be singular. The singular form of "criteria" is criterion. The correct choice is, "the test is the only criterion for the position."

This sentence misuses the word "ironic," which means contrary to what is expected. Since the latter half of the sentence states that other believed that she would obtain the part, it is most likely that "unfortunate," meaning not lucky, would be the correct choice since it is likely that people wanted Julie to get the part. The correct choice is, "unfortunate."

This sentence misuses the word "parameter," which means a variable (something that changes). The second half of the sentence uses the word "border," which indicates that "perimeter," which means a border, is the correct choice. The answer is, "The perimeter of the compound."

This sentence misuses the word "affect," which is a verb meaning to cause a change. The appropriate word here is "effect," which is a noun meaning a change. No other changes are necessary; the correct answer is, "The effects of such a large company."

This sentence misuses the word "hone," which means to sharpen. The correct phrasing would be to "home in," but note that the answer choices does not include the "in" after the word "home," which changes the meaning of the word to a house, instead of the action meant here. It can be concluded from the context of the sentence that the officers want to surround/close in on the suspect. "Converge," which means this, is the correct choice ("Diverge" means to separate). 

This sentence misuses the word "affect," which is a verb means to cause a change. The context of this sentence indicates that the noun, "effect," meaning a change, should be used here. The correct choice is, "Her book had an enormous effect on companies around the world."

This sentence misuses the word "luxuriant," which means abundant. The more appropriate word is "luxurious," which means ornate, showing luxury.

This sentence misuses the word "depreciate," which means to reduce in value. From the context of the sentence, it is clear that a word with the meaning to make fun of or belittle is meant. The word that fits here is "disparage." The correct choice is, "disparaged her contributions to the company."

This sentence misuses the word "invoke," which means to call upon. The more appropriate word is "evoke," which means to bring forth, to produce. No additional changes are necessary to the sentence. The correct choice is, "His poetry evoked laughter in all, from toddlers to the elderly."

This sentence misuses the word "enervate," which means to weaken. It is clear from the context of this sentence that the subject is looking for something to give him energy. The correct word is "energized," which means to give energy.