From the context of the sentence, you know that the author is not speaking to his father. This means he has lost "contact" with him, so "contact" is the correct answer. To provide further help, "cogent" means clear and logical and often refers to arguments, explanations, or texts, a "cacophony" is a harsh or unpleasant sound, "acumen" is the ability to make good decisions or wisdom, and someone's "visage" is his or her facial appearance.

The name of the political system where the power rests with the people is called "democracy," so "democracy" is the correct answer. To provide further help, "theocracy" is rule by religion or religious figures, "oligarchy" is rule by a few individuals, an "autocracy" is another name for a dictatorship or rule by one person, or a government in which power rests with one supreme, unquestionable ruler.

The context of the sentence tells us that the author was on top of the Empire State building and was able to see something about New York City. Because the author is high up, it makes sense that he or she could a complete "panorama" of New York City. "Panorama" means a complete view of something in every direction. To provide further help, "hypertension" is high blood pressure, a "convocation" is a meeting, and a "garrison" is a group of military troops left behind to defend something.

From the context of the sentence you know that the blank word must describe how the lion only eats meat. An animal that only eats meat is called a "carnivore." To provide further help, an "herbivore" is an animal that only eats plants and am omnivore is an animal that eats plants and meat, like a human; "belligerent" means aggressive; "subservient" means willing to be dominated or ruled by someone else.

To answer this question you need to know that "philosophy" is the name given to the study of human existence and reality. If you did not know that you would probably have to eliminate as many answer choices as possible and guess an answer. So "biology" means the study of life, and "chemisty" means the study of the nature and interaction of matter; a "biography" is a non-fiction story told about someone; "astrology" is using the position of the stars and planets to predict the future.

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.