Based on the structure of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something opposite to either "gorgeous" or "distinctive." "Distinctive" means different to the point of being easily noticed. So, the correct answer is "nondescript" which means unremarkable, lacking any distinguishing qualities. To provide further help, the four incorrect answer choices are all loosely synonyms of "gorgeous." They all describe something that is beautiful, especially attractive and impressive. 

The speaker here is saying that the group's old plan is not working for them and as a result they need to come up with a new one. The correct answer is therefore "formulate" because that means come up with, develop. To provide further help, "inundate" means flood, overwhelm; "eradicate" means get rid of; "dominate" means take control over; "replicate" means copy.

The Captain tells another man that he needs to toughen up if he is to survive on the battlefield. This suggests that the correct answer must mean the opposite of tough. The correct answer is therefore "fainthearted" which means scared, shy, timid, cowardly, afraid. To provide further help, "outfoxed" means outwitted, beaten by someone's cunning; "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious; "brawny" means strong; "exquisite" means lovely, beautiful, magnificent. 

The judge ruled that the crime could not have been "spontaneous," or unplanned and occurring in the moment. So, the correct answer must be an antonym of "spontaneous." The correct answer is therefore "premeditated" which means planned in advance. To provide further help, "contaminated" means polluted, made impure, infected; "transpired" means occurred, happened, took place; "residual" means left over, remaining; "dire" means desperate, dreadful circumstances.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices is a crime or something that someone might be imprisoned for. The correct answer then is "larceny" which means theft, robbery. To provide further help, "brevity" is the quality of being brief and quick; a "fallacy" is a misconception, something commonly misunderstood; an "allegory" is a parable, a story meant to impart some lesson, often a metaphorical lesson; "monogamy" is the state of being in a committed relationship with only one person. 

A person would logically choose to divorce their partner if they felt little "emotion" for them. Therefore the correct answer is "passion." "Passion" means emotion, usually strong emotion. To provide further help, "disdain" means hatred, dislike and disgust; "peril" means danger, trouble; "gravity" when applied to a situation means seriousness; "temerity" means boldness, audacity, nerve.

Logically a deer running onto the road would shock, surprise, and stun someone who was driving. The correct answer then is "startled." "Startled" means astonished, surprised, shocked. To provide further help, "dismissed" means ignored or sent away; "befriended" means became friends with; "assisted" means helped.

You are told that the team was expected to lose. An "underdog" is a team or individual expected to lose in a competition, not the favorite. To provide further help, "porous" means full of holes, easily penetrated; "miserly" and "stingy" both mean not generous with money; "celestial" means divine, heavenly. 

The subjects of this sentence spent a very long time looking for the solution to a problem. Based on the degree of intensity put into the search it makes sense that they would be looking for the best possible, ideal solution to the problem, so the correct answer is "optimal." To provide further help, "lethal" means deadly; "hushed" means made quiet; "succinct" means brief, expressed accurately in as little words as possible; "laconic" means brief, quick.

If the wheels needed to be replaced it makes sense that they would be broken, not working properly. The correct answer then is "faulty" because this word means not working properly. To provide further help, "puny" means small and weak; "momentous" means very large or very important; "hideous" means ugly, repulsive; "delicious" means tasty.