The second clause tells you that the first clause relates to not getting involved with other people’s business. The answer choice that matches this definition is “interfere,” which means get involved in other people’s affairs. To provide further help, “clasp” means grab on to; “ascend” means go up; “descend” means go down; to “compensate” is to give something to partially make up for misfortune.

The important clue in this sentence is the word "but." Like most students, Devon wants to receive good grades, but this "but" tells us that this is not happening. In addition, we are told that his hard work isn't helping. So, Devon's grades must be getting worse or, at best, staying the same. The words "improve" and "increase" are opposites of the answer that we want, because they would mean that Devon's grades are getting better. "Hurry," which means rush, is not relevant with regard to academic marks. This leaves us with the final choice, "deteriorate." This word means get worse or fall apart, so it is the perfect choice for this sentence.

In this sentence, the rebel leader needs to leave his country for a reason. The best answer choice is "endanger," which means put something in some sort of danger. If the rebel leader stayed in his country, he could have died. None of the other answer choices make sense in the blank: "persuade" means convince; "function" means work as something is expected to when used as a verb; "provide" means give and often refers to things that are necessary; and "protect" means defend.

In this sentence, Mary is trying to make me believe her. The best word that fits into the blank is "insisted." "Insist" means use emphasis to try to make someone believe that you are telling the truth or do as you request. None of the other answer choices would make sense in the blank: "lingered" means took one's time; "perished" means died; "restrained" means held back; and "unveiled" means to made visible, often for the first time and to the public.

In the English language, the prefix "co-" suggests working together. Because of the way the sentence is framed, “combat” is the only possible answer. To “combat” means to battle against something else. None of the other answer choices make sense in the blank: “deduct” means figure out; “denude” means uncover or lay bare; “allude” means hint at or suggest; and “abdicate” means give up the throne.

Based on the context of the sentence and its references to bullying based on people being different, we can assume that the blank word must mean something like "not include." The correct answer is therefore “exclude,” which means not include. To provide further help, “exalt” means praise or celebrate, and “portray” and “depict” both mean show.

Because the student didn't do well on his first test but wants to try again, you could also say he wants to “redo” his test. The prefix "re-" is often used to refer to something done again. To provide further help, “unfurl” means unfold, roll out; “adorn” means decorate; a “ruse” is a scheme designed to trick someone; “comprehend” means understand. 

The author suggests that people abusing their pets makes him very angry. This suggests that the answer is a synonym for "abuse," so the best answer choice is "mistreat," which means treat poorly. The prefix "mis-" is a negation prefix. To provide further help, “protect” and “defend” are synonyms and both mean look after, stop harm from coming to; “deny” is to say something is not true.

Since the subject did not want to sell his house, we can infer that he did not accept the offer to move to a new city. The correct answer is therefore “declined.” To provide further help, “deplored” means hate; “enamored” means in love with; “accepted” means established, allowed; “received” means given.

The author of this sentence tells us that his car wouldn't start because a problem with the ignition. The best answer choice is “malfunctioning,” which means not working properly or functioning poorly. The prefix "mal-" means bad or wrong. To provide additional help, “interposing” means getting involved in; “abrasive” means rude; “suggesting” means hinting; “benign” means not harmful.