The fact that the group " . . . did not always trust . . . " the man suggests that his judgment must be inconsistent, unreliable, or "erratic." Additionally, "eminent" means famous, well-regarded within a certain area; "predisposed" means already inclined towards liking, preferring because of a previous experience; "hospitable" means welcoming; "winsome" means attractive, charming.

The adjective "haggard" is used to describe someone who looks bad due to exhaustion or to being overworked. Additionally, "vain" means self-obsessed, overly concerned with how you look; "dashing" means attractive and charming; "handsome" means good-looking; "perfunctory" means quick and casual, hurried, (of a decision) based on little thought or reflection.

Which of these is an adjective that describes a trait that might embarrass someone if their partner did not possess? The correct answer is being "tactful." "Tactful" means polite, knowing what to say and what not to say. Additionally, "applicable" means relevant, able to be applied to this situation; "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "inept" means not skilled, incapable; "cantankerous" means bad-tempered, grumpy.

Which of these adjectives relates to a quality that might cause a body of water to smell bad? The correct answer is "stagnant." "Stagnant" typically means not growing, not moving, however when used to describe a body of water it means not flowing water, water that is stuck in one place and begins to smell. Additionally, "militant" means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient; "inclement" means severe; "fruitful" means productive, causing a large quantity to be made.

The word "current" is used to describe things that are happening now, in the moment. Additionally, "trivial" means insignificant, not important; "arduous" means hard, difficult to accomplish, challenging; "gleaming" means shining; "eternal" means lasting forever.

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.