Since Patty did not want to be seen while working, she definitely did not want completely "transparent" or clear windows. Likewise, covered windows could imply that no light is let through. The word "translucent" is best, as it means letting light through. The prefix "trans-" means through or across. Something "transferred" from one point to another is carried across the space between them. The "-lucent" portion of the word, which is derived from the Latin word meaning "shining," is surprisingly related to the name "Lucifer," which means light-bearer. In popular stories from the Jewish / Christian tradition, the devil ("Lucifer") was said to be the highest angel before falling—the bearer of light because he was closest to God. Also, we shouldn't say that Patty wanted "colored" windows, since this implies more than is said by "translucent," which is adequate in itself.

The key words to heed in this sentence are "bore evidence to their arduous work." In particular, note the word "arduous", which means difficult or requiring much effort. After sixteen hours, the workers apparently all looked like they had worked very hard. The implication is that they look exhausted. Do not try to stretch the meaning. "Haggard" most directly means having an appearance that is exhausted or unhealthy. Insofar as it regards exhaustion, this is the best option among those provided.

From the context of the sentence you know that the rescuers were unsuccessful in their attempts; this means their attempts were “futile,” which means pointless, useless, or not achieving the desired result. To further help you, "triumphant" means victorious; "humorous" means funny. 

From the context of the second part of the sentence, you know that the Joneses make their guests feel welcomed. This means they are very “hospitable.” To further help you, "miserly" means not generous with money; "parsimonious" means economical with money; "despicable" means evil or wicked.

From the context of the sentence, the blank word must mean something favorable for making an suitable match. The correct answer is “compatible,” which is a word used to describe two or more things that go well together. To further help you, "abhorrent" and "grotesque" are synonyms that both mean disgusting and horrible; "ludicrous" and "absurd" are synonyms that both mean ridiculous.

In this sentence, both political parties agree that a new law needs to be passed. The best word that describes this agreement is "bipartisan." "Bipartisan" means having to do with the cooperation of two opposing political parties.

Because the speaker didn't have an umbrella, he or she was not shielded from the rain and got very wet. The correct answer is "drenched." "Drenched" means soaked or very wet.

Because Mary seems to not care about anything, the sentence suggests that Mary does not have an opinion or does not have any interest. The word that best fits this sentence is "indifferent." "Indifferent" means not caring or not having an opinion about something.

The best answer choice needs to describe how quickly the yesterday's temperature changed. The best word to complete this sentence is "abruptly." "Abruptly" means quickly, suddenly, and without forewarning.

From the context of the sentence you know that the author is craving meat after going many months without it. This suggests that his appetite would be ravenous, or "voracious." Someone who is voracious has great appetite for something. To provide further help, "apathetic" means not caring; "scant" and "meagre" mean to have little of something; "miniscule" means to be very small.