To solve this problem you need to figure out which of these verbs describes the most logical reaction a group of mice might have to the arrival of a cat. The correct answer is "scampered" which means ran quickly and in random directions (usually because of fear or surprise). Additionally, to "hinder" means to get in the way of, to make more difficult; to "laud" means to praise; to "divulge" means to reveal, to make known; "enlivened" means made more lively.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like sticking out. So, the correct answer is "jutting." To "jut" means to stick out, to extend out from. Additionally, "bracing" means preparing for some shock or collision; "deliberating" means thinking about; "unifying" means bringing together; "simplifying" means making simple, making less complicated.

If the pitcher had previously been successful it makes sense that his recent failures will have humbled or "chastened" him." To have been "chastened" means to have been humbled, to have been made to feel humble by changing fortune. Additionally, "applauded" means praised, clapped for; "enlightened" means shown the light, revealed, educated about; "alleviated" means soothed, made less painful; "absolved" means no longer guilty, to have guilt removed.

The subjects of this sentence undertook some action so that the parts of the car could be recycled. It makes sense that what they did was "dismantle" the car because "dismantle" means take apart, disassemble. Additionally, "eradicated" means destroyed; "misinformed" means lied to, incorrectly informed; "outlawed" means banned, forbade; "convened" means met up, had a meeting.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means something like to cut, to divide, to split. So, the correct answer is to "cleave." Additionally, "curtail" means reduce the impact of; "exhume" means dig up (as in a human body); "astonish" means shock, surprise, and awe; "admonish" means yell at, punish, scold.

Logically a general would send out scouts to search for, explore for, look for a weakness, so the correct answer is "probe." To "probe" means to examine for, to look around for, to search without going too deeply. Additionally, "diverge" means go a different route, go away from the main path; "divulge" means reveal; "propagate" means spread; "perspire" means sweat.

In order for the subject to have been found guilty of crimes committed by others he must have been helping, assisting or "abetting" them. To "abet" means to help do wrong, to assist in some wrongdoing. Additionally, to "elongate" means to make longer; to "blossom" means to grow, to flourish, to emerge; to "rectify" means to fix, to solve; to "enervate" means to weaken.

If the lady fears refusing the proposal then it makes sense that she would quickly agree to, approve, consent to, or "assent." "Assented" means agreed to, consented to. Additionally, "deluded" means misled, holding an incorrect belief; "alluded" means hinted at; "ascended" means gone up; "descended" means gone down.

Something has happened to make the water unsafe to drink, which of these answer choices relates to making something impure or poisonous? The correct answer is "contaminated." To "contaminate" something means to make it impure, to poison. Additionally, to "lambast" means criticize severely; "residual" means left over, remaining; "frenetic" means fast-paced, out of control, wild and chaotic; "elevated" means raised up, lifted up.

After a powerful storm it would take a long time for waves to die down, become less intense, or "subside." Additionally, "replenish" means fill up, restock; "locate" means find; "ordain" means make holy, make formal; "retract" means withdraw, go back.