The word “pathetic” means so embarrassing that you make people feel bad for you, so "pitiful" is the correct answer, as it also means making people feel bad for the person or thing described.

Something that is “toxic” is poisonous and would make you sick or kill you if you consumed it. The word “medicinal” is used to describe something meant to help you feel better when you are sick.

As foolish as it might seem, think of "remarkable" in a very literal sense (at least at first): Something about which remarks are made. It is "remark-able." We say that something is "remarkable" when it is out of the ordinary, when it stands out from the crowd. If something is just normal, we do not make many remarks about it. However, when something is extraordinary, we talk about it and discuss it. While it might seem that this would be synonymous with "fame," being remarkable really is about being extraordinary or amazing, and one does not necessarily need to be extraordinary or amazing to be famous. Therefore, "amazing" is the correct answer.

It is important not to "overdo" the meaning of your word. When we say that something is "excellent," we mean to say that it is very good. This does not, however, mean that it is perfect. Therefore, you should not choose "perfect" or "flawless." Something that is "superb" is something excellent. You should know this word from the clearly related word "super." They are quite similar in meaning.

The word "solemn" is used to describe something that is important and serious. For example, we can say, "The crowning of the Queen was a solemn ceremony, full of long speeches, many prayers, and having many important guests present." Thus, it means "serious" as in important. We use "serious" in this manner when we say things like, "It was a very serious surgery that would hopefully save his life if performed well."

When you "astound" someone, you surprise that person. An astounding fact is one that is surprising or marvelous. Now, you might think that "irregular" or "unusual" are potential correct options. Yes, irregular/uncommon things are surprising because of their irregularity; however, the words do not mean "astonishing." There are some irregular/uncommon things that are not astounding—like irregular drops of water and uncommon colors of t-shirts.

The word "moderate," when used as an adjective, describes something that is not extreme in its quality or nature. A moderate thing is neither too excellent nor too horrible. It is "in the middle." When we make moderate demands on someone, we make demands that are not too large nor too small. Thus, they are "reasonable" (in the sense that they are "understandable" because they are not too extreme). This is the only option that expresses this idea of being in the middle and not too extreme.

The verb "to astound" means "to amaze." When something is described as being "astonishing," it is amazing. Thus, we could say, "It was astonishing how quickly John made progress at learning to play the organ. In only two years, he was more skilled than most people who had taken twenty years of lessons."

When we "stun" someone, we stop him or her from acting. Sometimes, violent actions can do this. If someone punches another person very hard, that person can become stunned and unable to move; however, something that is very beautiful or amazing can also stun someone. You have likely heard something like, "The view of the mountains was stunning. Edward had to stop and stare at them." It is in this sense that the word is being used for this question.  Thus, the best option is "amazing." Something that is "stunning" is sometimes (maybe often) amazing.

When two things are "similar," they are very much alike; however, they are not completely alike. When two things are 100% alike, they are equal or, simply, "the same." The word "similar," however, refers to things that are alike without being exactly the same. For instance, two cups could be similar in shape, though they are each a little bit different. Likewise, two shirts might have similar colors, though they are not exactly the same as each other.