In order for the little girl to be comfortable atop a horse it makes the most sense if the horse is also small. Of these answer choices only "miniature" means very small. The other four answers are all synonyms that mean very large.

To begin with a "locust" is an insect that moves in large numbers and consumes crops and other plant life in destructive quantities. In this sentence you are told that the locusts destroyed most of the crops in the rural community so they must have moved in large numbers. The correct answer is therefore "swarm" which means a large group of animals, particularly insects. To "swarm" means to move in large numbers. Additionally, a "reign" is the rule of a King or Queen; a "wordsmith" is someone who has a way with words, someone who can use complicated words correctly; a "benchmark" is a point of reference, some record used as an indicator of progression; a "festival" is a fair, a day of celebration, a party. 

If the girl had to go buy a new laptop battery it makes sense that her old one was either broken or had run out of power. The correct answer must mean one of these definitions. Therefore the correct answer is "depleted" which means used up, exhausted, having no more energy or power. Additionally, to "obtain" means to get, to acquire; to "mourn" means to express sadness over the loss of; "request" means ask for; "brandish" means flourish, wave about. 

One's favorite team winning the World Series is an event that would cause great joy and happiness. So, the correct answer is "elated." "Elation" is another word for joy, great happiness. Additionally, "perilous" means dangerous; "penniless" means very poor, having nothing; "dismayed" means disappointed, shocked, discouraged; "indignant" means feeling angered by unfair treatment, offended.

The researchers carried out their work for several years before they found the answer they were looking for. Based on this intensity it makes sense to use the adjective "diligent" to describe their work. "Diligent" means having great care for one's work, showing great effort in one's work, industrious, painstaking. Additionally, "rural" means related to the countryside not towns and cities; "reckless" means careless, dangerous; "irksome" means annoying, irritating; "jittery" means nervous, shaky. 

Based on the context of this sentence the parents could probably best be described as careful, alert, mindful of possible dangers. So, the correct answer is "cautious." To be "cautious" means to not task risks, to be concerned with safety, to be very careful. Additionally, "chubby" means a little fat; "quaint" means old-fashioned and somewhat appealing; "wry" means ironic, witty, funny and sarcastic; "wretched" means in a very poor condition, miserable. 

If the man did notice when his phone rang then he must have been paying very close attention to the movie and been completely engaged by it. To solve this problem you need to identify a verb that matches with this intensity. The correct answer is therefore "engrossed." To be "engrossed" means to be completely absorbed in something, to be riveted, to give all of one's attention to one thing. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden; "unveiled" means revealed, shown; "enlisted" means joined, as in joined a group, most commonly it means joined the army; "abridged" means edited and shortened. 

Based on the context of this sentence the verb must relate to some action that a decorator might do to a room. The correct answer is therefore "refurbish" which means (of a building or room) to redo something, to renovate something, to make changes to design and furniture. Additionally, "recall" means remember, bring to mind; "replenish" means to fill something up again; "reprimand" means scold, tell off, officially punish; "relegate" means downgrade to a lower position, lower the position of.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that describes a positive trait that would inspire people to vote for someone. The correct answer is therefore "prominent" which means well known, noticeable, important. Additionally, "grotesque" means gross, disgusting, unattractive; "infamous" means famous for the wrong reasons; "rigid" means firm, stern, harsh, fixed; "uptight" means tense and incapable of relaxing, not fun to be around. 

To solve this problem you need to figure out which of these answer choices is an adjective that describes a consequence of manual labor. Manual labor, or anything in which the hands or feet are used excessively, results in "calloused" hands. "Calloused" means hardened, tough (skin). Additionally, "adamant" means insistent, not able to be persuaded to change one's mind; "cryptic" means mysterious; "serene" means quite, peaceful, tranquil; "dainty" means soft, delicate.