Based on the context of this sentence, which describes an old man's long battle with disease, you are looking for an adjective that means lasting for a long amount of time, happening repeatedly for a long time, eternal. So, the correct answer is "perennial." Additionally, "terse" means concise, brief, to the point; "opaque" means not transparent, not able to be seen through; "ramshackle" means in poor condition, falling down; "intriguing" means interesting, fascinating.

It makes sense that fans would wait for a long time to meet an awe-inspiring, famous, storied, celebrated person. So, the correct answer is "legendary." Additionally, "oblique" means slanting; "transparent" means able to be seen through; "opulent" means luxurious, rich, magnificent; "sanctimonious" means self-righteous, 'holier-than-thou,' feeling as if you know better or are better than others.

Based on the context of this sentence, and especially the use of the conjunction "but," you know that the correct answer must be an antonym of "strict." The correct answer is therefore "lenient" which means not strict, tolerant, merciful. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming; "destitute" means very poor, having no possessions; "senile" means mentally weak or physically sick with old age; "wonderful" means amazing, great, brilliant.

As the speaker of this sentence dislikes the woman we can infer that the correct answer must be a negative adjective that means something fairly similar to "manipulative." The correct answer is therefore "conniving" which means cunning and manipulative, prone to conspiring to commit immoral or illegal actions. Additionally, "bashful" means shy, easily embarrassed; "attentive" means considerate of other people, someone who pays attention to other people's feelings and moods; "genteel" means polite, refined; "supple" means flexible, bendy.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that describes something that people find annoying or rude. To be "condescending" means to talk down to others, to act as if you are superior and know better than the person you are talking to. Additionally, "congenial" means friendly, affable, agreeable; "fecund" means fertile, producing a lot of something; "beneficial" means helpful, useful; "gargantuan" means very large, giant, huge.

As the speaker and his friends could do nothing to make the subject of this sentence happy you know that the subject must have been in a gloomy, depressed, sad and serious mood. So, the correct answer is "sullen." To be "sullen" means to be in a sulking, grumpy mood. Additionally, "infallible" means incapable of making mistakes, incapable of being proved wrong; "poised" means calm and controlled in a stressful situation; "unflinching" means determined, refusing to sway from one's plan, 'single-minded'; "vigilant" means watchful, determined to pay close attention to something, mindful of danger.

The fact that the author has only recently achieved success and appraisal means that he must have previously been much criticized and disparaged. The correct answer is therefore "maligned." To "malign" someone is to speak ill of them, to criticize them. Additionally, "intractable" means obstinate, stubborn, refusing to change one's mind; "aloof" means shy, withdrawn, distant and mysterious; "catastrophic" means disastrous; "abject" means (of a situation) hopeless or (of a person) feeling hopeless and miserable.

All you know about the subject of this sentence is that he spends too much of his time getting drunk. He could therefore be said to be "dissolute" which means lax in morals, but is suggestive of someone who is a drunk. Someone who is "dissolute" is depraved, debauched, immoral, licentious. Additionally, "mutual" means shared; "eminent" means famous, well regarded in a particular area; "opinionated" means having strong opinions and freely expressing them; "blithe" means indifferent, casual, showing an inappropriate level of concern.

The two countries in this sentence are described as being in conflict with one another for a century, so their relationship could well be described as bitter, hostile, or "acrimonious." Additionally, "derelict" means in poor condition, ramshackle, falling down; "antediluvian" means out-dated, belonging to an ancient time; "awry" means amiss, wrong, away from the expected or desired outcome; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and lively personality or appearance.

A plan that intends to deal with all possible scenarios could well be described as including all aspects of something, complete, total, or "comprehensive." Something that is "comprehensive" is detailed and includes all aspects of something. Additionally, "embedded" means fixed within something; "quaint" means cute, old-fashioned and appealing; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened by; "inclement" means (of weather) severe.