The word "literate" comes from the Latin word littera, meaning "letter" as in one of the letters in a word. A person who is "literate" is able to read letters. More simply stated, he or she is able to read and write. This word is therefore generally used to describe someone who is educated. It doesn't indicate great genius or deep education, but it does indicate the state of being educated. Hence, the word "educated" is a fine option among those provided here. Do not confuse "literate" with "literal," which would mean either "strict" or "precise." The literal meaning of something is its exact meaning. Actually, "literal" means something like "just by the letters"—in the sense of meaning "without any further interpretation."

The word "audition" comes from Latin roots meaning to hear. We find this same root in the word "audio." Whenever someone has an audition, he or she wants to have a "hearing" from some sort of "judge." That is, he or she wants some kind of "judge" to give him or her a chance regarding a position or task. For example, people may audition for various parts in a musical. Thus, the only acceptable option provided here is "trial." A "trial run" is a kind of initial attempt. When we "try out" for a part, we could also say that we are giving the part a "trial run"—though we will only get the part if we are judged to have done well!

The root "hydro" means having to do with water, so to “hydrate” is to “drink” water. “Sprint” means run quickly; “amble” means walk slowly; “stumble” means fall over; and “vie” means compete.

Do not read the word as being "comic!" It is "cosmic." If you make this mistake, you might choose "amusing" or even "foolish." Now, the word "cosmic" comes from the Greek "kosmos," which means the world order. This includes all things—whether in space or on earth. This is particularly the case when we use the word in English. The "cosmos" comprises the whole universe. Generally, this comes to indicate space. Thus, something that is "cosmic" pertains to space but can also just mean, as large and vast as space. Thus, the best answer here is "huge."

The best synonym is "repeat." Mimic comes from the Greek root "mim," which means to repeat or copy.

The root "hydro" means having to do with water, so to “hydrate” is to “drink” water. “Sprint” means run quickly; “amble” meanswalk slowly; “stumble” means fall over; and “vie” means compete.

"Rabble" is a noun that means "a disorderly crowd; a mob," or when used as "the rabble," "ordinary people, especially when regarded as socially inferior or uncouth." While "rabble" may sound like "rubble," a noun that "rocks" or "debris" could be considered synonyms of, "rubble" does not mean the same thing as "rabble," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Crowd," however, when used as a noun, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "rabble," so it is the correct answer.

"Insurgent" is a word that when used as an adjective, means "rising in active revolt" or "of or relating to rebels" and when used as a noun, means "a rebel or revolutionary." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "rebel." "Loyalist" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "loyalist" means "a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt," so it is an antonym of "rebel." "Rebel" is an available answer choice, and because it is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "insurgent," "rebel" is the correct answer.

A glutton is someone who eats or consumes too much, so "overeater" is the correct answer. "Curmudgeon" means a grumpy or bad-tempered person, "benefactor" means donator, and "abstainer" means someone who holds themself back from doing something.

A "guerrilla" is a soldier who uses surprise tactics, not to be confused with "gorilla," the animal. So, "soldier" is the correct answer.