Someone who has trouble "asserting" (being confident and bold) themselves could well be described as "meek," which means shy and mild-mannered, easily controlled. Additionally, "dismissive" means arrogant, ignoring the opinions of others; "fickle" means inconsistent, unreliable; "reclusive" means disliking the company of others and prone to seeking time alone, private; "fervent" means passionate, enthusiastic and zealous.

To begin with "dismayed" means upset by bad news. So, the audience were upset that the speech was long they therefore must have hoped it was brief, to the point, terse, quick. So, the correct answer is "concise." Additionally, "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "fruitful" means productive; "conniving" means cunning, scheming, and manipulative; "ductile" means able to be shaped, malleable, bendable.

Based on the context and tone of this sentence you know that the correct answer must be an adjective that describes a negative personality trait. So, the correct answer is "pompous," which means arrogant, self-obsessed. Additionally, "infallible" means faultless, incapable of making an error; "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation; "rakish" means charming, attractive, dashing; "articulate" means well-spoken.

If the arrangement was "favorable" (advantageous, offering some benefit) to both parties then it was in their shared or "mutual" interests. Additionally, "wistful" means missing the past; "vigilant" means watchful; "distraught" means devastated, deeply upset by; "intractable" means stubborn.

Which of these words is an adjective that describes why someone might need constant help and care? The correct answer is "senile," which means mentally weakened or made sick with old age. Additionally, "eminent" means famous, respected within a certain field; "robust" means strong and healthy; "jocular" means good-natured, amusing, cheerful; "condescending" means talking down to someone, thinking you are better than someone else.

To begin with "wizened" means wrinkled with age. So, the man in question is very old. The correct answer then is likely to mean wise or some other quality associated with old age. The correct answer is therefore "sage," which means wise, knowledgeable. Additionally, "destitute" means completely poor and without possessions; "ambivalent" means not caring one way or the other; "bashful" means shy, easily embarrassed; "incorrigible" means unable to be controlled.

Which of these adjectives could be used to describe the inappropriately casual indifference that might cause the loss of several lives in an accident? The correct answer is "blithe," which means thoughtless, inappropriately indifferent. Additionally, "lucid" means able to understand clearly; "unflinching" means not wavering, persistent, not stopping; "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say; "derelict" means in poor condition, falling down, in a state of disrepair.

The characteristic of the animal being discussed is it's refusal to give up, so it could best be described as "tenacious," which means determined, persistent. Additionally, "genteel" means polite and refined; "hospitable" means welcoming; "compatible" means able to fit with, a match for; "elaborate" means complex, complicated.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means self-obsessed, obsessed with one's own appearance. So, the correct answer is "vain" which means to be overly concerned with one's own beauty. Additionally, "unintelligible" means incapable of being understood; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent; "opinionated" means out-spoken, having and sharing many passionate beliefs; "enterprising" means hard-working and innovative, able to come up with new solutions to problems.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that describes someone who has been made unhealthy because of eating bad food. The correct answer is therefore "obese," which means overweight, very fat. Additionally, "circumspect" means thoughtful and cautious; "attentive" means thoughtful and caring; "congenial" means pleasant, agreeable; "specious" means claimed to be true, but based on faulty reasoning.