If the tower collapsed easily then it stands to reason that it cannot have been very secure or stable. Something that is not secure, easily broken or ruined is called "flimsy." The other answer choices are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "flimsy." For example, "brawny" means strong; "sinewy" means muscular; "sturdy" means stable, reliable, firm.

The general implication is that Peter is happy enough with his current possessions. He does not want anything more really. This means that he is content with them. To be "content" is to be satisfied. Since Peter doesn't want anything more, he is well satisfied with his belongings.

Be careful. All that the sentence says is that the old men got to know every detail of the trails when they were young. This does not indicate anything about their emotional attachment to the trails. We only know that they have an excellent knowledge of them. This means that they are familiar with them. The word is related to "family." Just as family members are "close" to us, so too are familiar things "close" in the sense of being well known.

In this sentence the evening seems to be boring and uninspiring and dull. It could best be described as "dreary," which means dull, unexciting, lacking energy, uninspiring. Additionally, "compiled" means put together, made a list of; "vigorous" means strong and healthy, full of energy; "menacing" means threatening; "ominous" means warning, suggesting some future danger. 

To solve this problem you need to figure out which of these answers is an adjective that describes something fragile that children need to be careful not to break. The correct answer is therefore "brittle," which means not tough or firm, easily broken. Additionally, "sturdy" means tough, reliable, not likely to break or fall; "ancient" means very old; "zany" means wacky, wild, crazy; "jolly" means good-natured, happy and cheerful. 

To begin with "urged" means strongly encouraged, begged, pleaded and "caution" means carefulness. So, if the subject's advisors suggested that he be extra careful this time it probably means his decision last time was foolish and reckless. The correct answer is therefore "rash" which means done foolishly without proper planning, reckless, imprudent, careless. Additionally, "prudent" means careful, not rash, not foolish; "just" means fair, right, equal and balanced; "delicate" means soft, fine, easily broken; "supreme" means ideal, best.

If a large number of men are needed to manage the empire than it can be safely assumed to be very large, massive, or "vast." Additionally, "portly" means chubby, fat; "petite" means very small; "sacred" means holy; "oblivious" means unaware.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices is an adjective that parents would be proud to call their child. The correct answer then is "courteous" which means polite, well-mannered, well-behaved and respectful. Additionally, "spooky" means scary, creepy; "obnoxious" means rude, poorly-behaved, arrogant; "furtive" means secretive, sneaky; "drowsy" means sleepy, lacking energy.

If the girl looks great in the pictures it makes sense to call her "photogenic." Someone who is "photogenic" looks very good in pictures. Additionally, "posthumous" means after death; "placated" means calmed, soothed; "portable" means able to be carried, able to be transported; "perilous" means dangerous.

If the girl did not want to go into the graveyard it makes sense that the adjective she would use to describe it would be negative. The correct answer is therefore "eerie" which means spooky, creepy, unnerving. This also fits with the object which is a graveyard. Additionally, "composed" means calm, under control; "lively" means spirited, full of life, energetic; "enthralling" means captivating, attractive and interesting; "fascinating" means very interesting.