The context of this question suggests that the blank word describes two people who are fearful of technology. When answering any questions about fear, look for the suffix "-phobe" or "-phobia," because they mean someone who is afraid of something and fear of something, respectively. "Technophobe" is the correct answer here; it means someone who is afraid of technology. A "technophile," on the other hand, is someone who loves technology, because the suffix "-phile" means someone who loves something. To provide further help, "parsimonious" means not generous with money, "animated" means excited, and "disorganized" means not organized or out of control.

Because the author of this sentence is proud of Sarah we can assume that Sarah must have handled the situation well. Of the answer choices, only “aplomb” summarizes this position. Handling something with "aplomb” means dealing with something with style, grace and dignity. “Aplomb” means coolness, style and composure. To provide further help, “disgrace” means shame; “adverse” means not favorable; an “abyss” is a deep hole; “mockery” means ridicule. 

It stands to reason that winning a gold medal would be the best moment or highest point of an athlete’s career. One of the words that means highest point is “apex.” To provide further help, “counsel” means advise, give advice to; “debunk” means prove incorrect; a “warlock” is a male witch, a wizard; “plight” is a dangerous situation.

From the context of the sentence, you know that the blank word must mean something like energy or nourishment. The correct answer is therefore “sustenance,” which means the energy and nourishment you need to survive. To provide further help, an “imitation” is a copy; “degradation” means humiliation; “appropriation” means money set aside for some use; an “inconvenience” is a bothersome trouble.

Because the second clause contains the phrase half of the world, we know that the blank term must be “hemisphere.” To provide further help, a “semicircle” is half a circle; the “diameter” is the length of something from one side to the other; the “radius” is half the diameter and relevant to geometry; the “equator” is the imaginary line that runs through the middle of our planet; on one side of the “equator” is the Northern Hemisphere, and on the other side is the Southern Hemisphere.

Two key phrases help us interpret this sentence: (1) "from his homeland" and (2) "welcomed back." These both imply that Athanasius was sent away from his homeland and then was able to return. It seems that the corrupt political party was involved, so his being sent away was likely by force, not choice.  Although he might have longed for (that is, desired) his homeland, the best answer would be one that merely describes the state of being "sent away." To be "exiled" is to be banished from one's homeland, often for political reasons.

From what the sentence states, we know that Renaldo is sending a representative on his behalf. Beyond this, we do not know any details regarding the nature of this person (other than that he or she is trusted). Therefore, we do not know if it is a "civilian" (i.e. someone who is not in the military) or a "knight." Likewise, a "courtier" is an advisor to a royal person but not necessarily a representative on his or her behalf. Finally, an "inquisitor" is someone who investigates a matter. It is related to the words "inquire" and "inquisition," both of which pertain to "questioning." This is the task of an inquisitor, not representing. A "delegate" is a person who is sent on behalf of another as a representative. Often, we think of "delegates to a convention" (as in the United States primary elections), but a prince could likewise send a delegate to represent him. This is the basic meaning of "delegate," which works well in our sentence.

Based on the context of the second clause, the blank word must mean something like house or home. The correct answer is therefore, “abode,” which is a synonym for home. To provide further help, “feud” is a long-standing disagreement between two or more people; a “flaw” is something wrong with something; a “champion” is the winner.

Based on the use of the words “around” and “whole,” you can infer that the correct answer is likely the “perimeter.” The prefix "peri-" means around and the word “perimeter” means the area around something. None of the other answer choices make sense in the blank: a “prelude” is something that comes before the main event; “index” means directory or guide to where various information is located in a book; a “glossary” is a collection of terms used in a book and their definitions; and the “diameter” is the distance of something from one side to the other. While "diameter" may sound like a potentially correct answer, it's important to realize that one doesn't run "around" a diameter!

Because the jury rejects the defendants argument of insanity, we can assume that they must have found that he acted of his own free and sane will. The answer choice that is closest in meaning to "will" is “volition.” The word fragment "vol" means will, or acting by choice, such as in the words “volunteer,” “volition,” and “benevolent.” None of the other answer choices make sense in the blank: “recreation” means play time or hobby; “consensus” means agreement; “allegation” means a claim that someone has done something wrong; and a “rendezvous” is a secret meeting.