From the context of the sentence, particularly the information in the second clause, we know that Grant feels the process is going too slowly and he wishes to make it go faster. This should lead you to the correct answer “expedite,” which means speed up the process of something. "Expedite" is an antonym of "decelerate." To help you, "mollify," "assuage," and "pacify" are all loose synonyms: "mollify" means appease or make calm, "assuage" means lessen a bad feeling, such as fear, and "pacify" means placate or soothe.

The sentence suggests that the author was trying to reduce the amount of junk food he was eating. The answer cannot be "warble" because that means to sing like a bird or "whet" because that means to sharpen. It also cannot be "vegetate" because that means to live a sedentary life, to live like a vegetable. That leaves only two possible answer choices. Of the two choices, "wean" is the much better option because it takes into account the gradual nature of the process. "Wrench" means to suddenly snap out of something. "Wean" means to gradually reduce one’s dependence on something.

Since he did not want to give up his position, we can infer that he would want to extend the leaving process for as long as possible. The answer choice that most resembles extend is "prolong," which means to try to increase the length of something. To provide further help, "benign" means harmless; "dissuade" means to convince a person to change his or her mind; "diminish" means to reduce; "parity" is the state or existence of equality.

It is key to note that the parents are disturbed by the video game. Indeed, they seem to be particularly disturbed by the extra points being given for attacking innocent people at a baseball game. This seems to encourage violence against the innocent. Among the options provided, only "glorify" captures this sense of "encouraging." To "glorify" something is to praise or honor that thing. It does seem that this is the case, given the extra points being awarded.

Mary allows her daughter to do some actions that are really unacceptable. The sentence makes clear, however, that this does not mean that she accepted these actions as being good. She was merely wise enough to know that pushing her daughter on these points would likely lead to rebellion and more trouble. Therefore, it is best to say that she did not approve of them—even though she did allow them.

The context of the sentence suggests that the doctor is not happy about his parking fine and would therefore likely challenge or argue the ticket. This should lead you to the correct answer choice, which is "dispute." Dispute means argue something as being incorrect or challenge something. To provide further help, "abhor" means hate, "suffice" means be enough for a certain purpose, and "entice" means tempt.

The second part of the clause suggests that Chamberlain attempted a measure of “conciliation” towards the Germans. “Conciliation” means giving someone a small part of what they want, so they do not take all of it. It is most similar in definition to “appease.” To provide further help, “disgrace” means shame; “bombast” is a type of arrogance; “lament” means to express sadness or pain about something; “deplore” means hate or condemn. 

From the context of the sentence, it is clear the answer must mean to pass away. The correct answer choice is therefore “perish,” which means to pass away or disappear. To provide further help, the “summit” is the top; “exclude” means not include, leave out; a “banquet” is a feast of food; “taunt” means mock, goad.

The context of the sentence tells us that the author is grateful to his teacher for edifying (instructing and teaching) and something most likely similarly “beneficial” (helpful). The correct answer is therefore “enlightening,” which means showing the light, teaching something important. To provide further help, “mocking” means making fun of; “imitating” means copying; “ousting” means getting rid of; “moping” means sulking, expressing continuous sadness. 

In this sentence the police are alerted to the location of the criminal this suggests he was swiftly caught or captured so the correct answer is “apprehended.” The suffix -prehend is often used in the English language to mean seize, as in “apprehended,” or grasp, as in “comprehend.” To provide further help, “tenuous” means unstable; “mythical” means based on legend; “undermine” means to weaken.