To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices is a negative adjective that might lead to someone getting fired. The correct answer is therefore "incompetent" which means not competent, not capable, not good at something. To provide further help, "muddled" means confused, mixed; "tranquil" means calm, peaceful; "fearless" means brave, not afraid; "massive" means very large. 

The old lady went inside to get water for the dog so the dog must have been very thirsty. The correct answer then is "parched" because this means very thirsty, needing water. To provide further help, "docile" means obedient and harmless; "satisfied" means happy enough; "aloof" means detached, emotionally distant from other people; "lush" means rich and abundant. 

In order to serve on a jury you need to be unbiased, objective, not prejudiced, capable of making a fair decision. The correct answer then is "impartial," someone who is "impartial" is not biased. To provide further help, "flawless" means perfect, without flaws; "chilly" means cold; "mundane" means boring and ordinary; "jaded" means tired, bored of life. 

You are told that the boy could not behave and had to be sent to the principle so the correct answer must mean something like badly behaved, troublesome, delinquent. The correct answer is therefore "miscreant." The word "miscreant" can be used as an adjective or a noun, but it effectively has the same meaning. It describes someone who is badly behaved. To provide further help, "brawny" means strong, muscular and tough; "timid" means shy; "outgoing" means confident and sociable; "ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd, silly.

The mayor was forced to resign so the details of his private life must have been something that caused outrage to the general public. The correct answer then is "sordid" which means sleazy, morally corrupt, distasteful and dirty. Additionally, "laudable" means deserving of praise; "pivotal" means crucial, deeply important, the turning point; "durable" means capable of lasting a long time; "disgruntled" means not satisfied, annoyed and angered by. 

If fire fighters arrived at the house it is a safe bet that the house in question was on fire. So, the correct answer is "ablaze," which means on fire, burning. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not clean or organized; "tranquil" means calm, peaceful; "burly" means large, muscular, and strong; "loutish" describes behavior that is vulgar or aggressive. 

The puppy in this sentence is described as disobedient and badly behaved so the correct answer is "wayward" which means stubborn and disobedient, refusing to follow the correct path, badly behaved. Additionally, "illustrious" means storied, well documented and famous; "beneficial" means helpful; "abrasive" means rude and obnoxious; "opulent" means fancy, luxurious, and expensive.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these adjectives is used to describe something that would be unable to hold water. The correct answer is therefore "porous" because "porous" means having holes that allow something to pass through, filled with holes or spaces. Additionally, "laborious" means hard work; "wholesome" means good, pure, and honest; "humiliating" means deeply embarrassing; "whimsical" means silly, quirky.

In order for the rock to catch the eye of the miner there must have been something noticeable or unique about the rock. The correct answer is therefore "lustrous" which means shiny. Additionally, "plodding" means slow-moving; "mundane" means boring, ordinary; "commonplace" means ordinary, happening regularly; "grisly" means reminding one of violence, causing feelings of disgust and fear.

If everyone is wearing something it could be said to be popular or "vogue." Additionally, "reactionary" means very conservative, wanting the status quo to continue and fiercely opposed to change; "dismal" means of poor quality; "prohibited" means forbidden, not allowed; "erroneous" means incorrect, wrong.