The speaker implies that his grandfather had not laughed for a while and that his usual behavior is one that would be considered good-natured, playful, and amusing. So, the correct answer is "jocular." Additionally, "conniving" means manipulative, cunning; "senile" means physically or mentally weakened due to old age; "lenient" means tolerant, not strict, patient; "dismissive" means not considering the opinions of others, arrogant.

If the speaker had to make a decision for both parties it makes sense that the subject must not have cared one way or the other. To be indifferent of two potential outcomes is to be "ambivalent." Additionally, "abstemious" means not partaking in vices, not indulging desires; "rakish" means charming, attractive; "articulate" means well-spoken; "robust" means strong and healthy.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must relate to some quality that some people might find offensive. The correct answer is therefore "sacrilegious," which means offending God, insulting religion. Additionally, "adequate" means sufficient, good enough; "terse" means to the point, concise, brief; "ultimate" means best, greatest; "perennial" means constant, occurring on a repeating and eternal basis.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that you are looking for an adjective that describes a reason why someone might be respected or admired. The correct answer is therefore "genteel," which means polite, respectful and respected. Additionally, "condescending" means rude and obnoxious and talking down to people; "supple" means bendy, flexible; "sullen" means grumpy, moody; "ductile" means obedient or flexible.

A group of people who had to beg for money could be described as "destitute," which means extremely poor, lacking any possessions. Additionally, "dismissive" means arrogant, ignoring other people's opinions; "vigilant" means watchful; "infallible" means flawless, incapable of being wrong; "congenial" means agreeable, friendly.

If the speaker is complaining that the staff will not leave him alone it makes sense that they could be reasonably described as "too attentive." "Attentive" means paying careful attention to, being excessively thoughtful towards. Additionally, "stationary" means not moving; "inept" means unskilled, incapable; "apt" means appropriate; "sheepish" means shy and easily embarrassed.

Which of these answers describes someone shy who does not want to talk about themselves? The correct answer is "bashful." Additionally, "salient" means most important, relevant; "pompous" means arrogant, self-involved; "dissolute" means lacking morals, depraved; "awry" means amiss, gone wrong, out of place.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must describe the cautious and wary movement of someone who has been injured. The correct answer is therefore "gingerly" which means done with caution and apprehension. Additionally, "joyfully" means done with happiness; "enthusiastically" means done with excitement and eagerness; "stealthily" means done with the intention of being stealthy, sneakily; "frantically" means done in a hurried and stressed manner.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these conjunctions means something like to continue that idea. The correct answer is "furthermore." As in, "I like to eat carrots, furthermore I will eat some right now."

Based on the context of this sentence, which describes a naturally joyous occasion, the subject's happiness could likely be described as "unbridled" or unrestrained, not held back, uncontrolled. Additionally, "current" means modern, contemporary, happening now; "oblique" means slanting; "opaque" means not transparent, not allowing light to pass through; "trivial" means insignificant, not important.