If the speaker wanted to get a similar table for herself then it makes sense that she would use a positive adjective to describe the table. The correct answer is therefore "exquisite," which means lovely, well crafted, beautiful. Additionally, "juvenile" means childish, immature; "elderly" means old; "alike" means similar to; "scandalous" means shocking, shameful, causing a scandal, causing public outrage.

First of all, an "heirloom" is an item handed down from one family member to another. Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must be an adjective that means extremely important to the point where the owner is unwilling to sell. The correct answer is therefore "invaluable" which means crucial, critical, so important that the owner does not put any monetary value on it. Additionally, "obtainable" means able to be obtained, able to be got; "dysfunctional" means not working properly, not functional; "dubious" means doubtful, unlikely to be true; "biased" means subjective, influenced by personal opinion, not fair or equal.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that describes a camel's ability to endure hardships and survive in difficult situations. The correct answer is therefore "hardy," which means robust, strong and able to survive in difficult circumstances. Additionally, "feeble" means weak; "charming" means pleasant, attractive and likable; "lithe" means graceful, agile, able to move one's body in an efficient and flexible manner; "paltry" means small, an insufficient amount of, meager. 

The man held his hands in the air, so the correct answer is "aloft." Other synonyms of "aloft" include "overhead" and "high." Additionally, "beneath" means under; "inept" means having insufficient skill, incapable; "sheathed" means (of a weapon) contained within something, concealed, wrapped up; "innate" means natural, (of a personality trait) something one is born with. 

You can see stars better in locations that are far from other sources of light and far from the urban centers of civilization. Something that is located far from the main areas of human population is called "remote." Other synonyms for "remote" include "distant" and "faraway." Additionally, "expensive" means costing a lot of money; "drab" means dreary, dull and boring; "accountable" means responsible; "resonant" means (of a sound) deep and full.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an answer that means something like clumsy, awkward and careless. The correct answer is therefore "bumbling." Someone who is "bumbling" is very clumsy and prone to making mistakes. Additionally, "obese" means very fat; "impartial" means not biased, able to judge fairly and evenly; "grouchy" means moody, grumpy, in a bad mood; "ruthless" means merciless, cruel, showing no compassion.

The context and intensity of this sentence suggests that the correct answer must mean something like completely, entirely, without exception. As in, "ethyl was banned completely." So, the correct answer is "outright" which means completely, altogether, totally. Additionally, "briefly" means lasting a short time; "merely" means just, only, simply; "unexpectedly" means surprisingly; "wearily" means done without enthusiasm, done in a tired-manner. 

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an answer choice that relates to the friendly, pleasant, and good-natured atmosphere of a dinner between old friends. So, the correct answer is "cordial." "Cordial" means warm, friendly, polite, pleasant, good-natured. Additionally, "exhilarating" means thrilling, causing excitement and enthusiasm; "hectic" means rushed and unplanned; "spiteful" means cruel, mean and nasty; "laudable" means deserving of praise. 

The word "thorough" means complete or detailed. If you clean your room thoroughly, it means that you have cleaned it totally. Now, to "scan" data is the very opposite of being thorough, so this is out as an option. Although "selection" might seem appropriate, we can guess that the scientist evaluated and thought through the data. Therefore, the best option is "analysis."

The main clue for this sentence is the fact that the people in question do not accomplish their goals. This means that they are likely not very practical people. People who are practical "get things done." The word actually comes from root words meaning to do. When we "practice" we do something in order to be good at it. This is a related word. None of the other options really express this kind of practicality.