If the people in this sentence were running low on time then logically it would make sense for them to focus only on the most important and most relevant facts. The correct answer is therefore "salient," which means most important, relevant. Additionally, "adjacent" means next to; "comprehensive" means covering everything, totally inclusive; "chronic" means (of pain) intense and constant; "gleaming" means shining, polished.

The quality of the rabbit being discussed in this sentence is how difficult it is to capture, so the correct answer is "elusive," which means hard to find, hard to catch. Additionally, "compatible" means matching with, capable of fitting with; "derelict" means falling down, in bad condition; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened; "inert" means motionless.

If none of the students picked up on his mistake it makes sense that the professor was considered "infallible" or incapable of making mistakes, impeccable, never failing. Additionally, "mutual" means shared, felt equally; "unflinching" means not stopping, not pausing, constant; "distraught" means devastated, feeling miserable and hopeless; "opinionated" means having many opinions and not being afraid to express them.

The correct answer to this sentence must relate to a feeling associated with looking back on the past. The correct answer is therefore "wistful," which means feeling regretful or missing the past. Additionally, "erratic" means inconsistent, unreliable; "sheepish" means shy and embarrassed; "dissolute" means having loose morals, depraved; "sullen" means moody, grumpy.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that relates to some characteristic that might make a man successful, or quick to rise in a business. The correct answer is therefore "enterprising," which means resourceful, hard working and innovative. Additionally, "predisposed" means previously inclined towards liking; "vain" means self-obsessed, obsessed with one's appearance; "haggard" means showing the physical effects of being exhausted and overworked; "obese" means overweight, very fat.

If the inspectors feared the consequences then logically they would have been thoughtful, careful and cautious. So, the correct answer is "circumspect." Additionally, "blithe" means inappropriately cheerful and careless; "specious" means misleading, potentially genuine but actually false; "maligned" means criticized; "incorrigible" means not able to be controlled.

You can tell from context that the weather must be pretty bad, so the correct answer is "bleak," which means (of weather) cold and wet and (of a situation) hopeless. Additionally, "durable" means tough, reliable, long lasting; "unbridled" means not restrained, not held back; "interminable" means never ending; "legendary" means treated as legend, awe inspiring.

You know from context that the journey "undertaken" (this implies a challenge) by the monks is difficult and grueling, so the correct answer is "arduous," which means tough to accomplish, hard work, challenging. Additionally, "militant" means passionate about something to the point of being violent; "customary" means traditional, polite; "trivial" means insignificant, unimportant; "oblique" means slanting. 

An "atrocity" is a terrible act of violence or injustice committed against someone. News of a terrible and horrific thing would likely make a group of people feel "aghast," which means shocked and horrified. Additionally, "destitute" means poor, completely without possessions; "tenacious" means determined, hard working; "genteel" means polite; "meek" means lacking confidence, shy.

People who love having guests would probably pride themselves on being welcoming or "hospitable." Additionally, "pompous" means arrogant and self-involved; "fickle" means inconsistent, changeable, unreliable; "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "illiterate" means unable to read or write.