"Bellicose" means eager to fight. "Amenable" and "affable" mean agreeable and likable, respectively. You can eliminate them because they have such similar meanings. "Tranquil" and "serene" both mean peaceful, so you can eliminate them. Or, if you know that the Latin root "belli-" means war, you may be able to figure out that "bellicose" means war-like. "Militant" means aggressive, therefore it has the closest meaning to "bellicose."

“Coalesce” means come together. It is helpful to remember that the prefix "co-" often means together or joined as in "cooperation" or "cofounded."

An animal which is “omnivorous” is an animal that eats both other animals and plants. To help, "omni-" usually means all when it is used as a prefix. From this, we can tell that “omnivorous” means all-eating or all-devouring. "Encompassing” means including or covering, so it is wrong. If you are all-knowing you are said to be “omniscient.” 

A “dialect” is non standard speech or speech that is specific to a region. People from New York and Kentucky may speak different “dialects.” A similar word to “dialect,” is “idiom” which refers to words and phrases informally used in particular places. Try not to mistake “dialect” for “dialogue,” which means a conversation between two or more people. Remember that the prefix "dia-" generally means across and that "lect," whether used as a prefix or suffix, refers to “speech,” such as in the word "lecture."

"Synonymous" means expressing or implying the same idea; having the character of a synonym. "Equivalent" is the best answer choice, as it means equal or the same.

The best answer choice is "bright." The definition of "luminous" is radiating or reflecting light. This can be derived from the definition of "illuminate," which means to brighten or light up. 

If you are “servile,” you are obedient and trying very hard to please. If you are “subservient,” you are very willing to obey someone. “Servile” and “subservient” are synonyms and are both linked to the root word "serve." To clarify the other terms, “sequinned” means ornamented with sequins, which are small reflective discs; a “tunic” is a garment that is worn like a cloak or a dress; “disgusting” means gross. 

To “pontificate” is to speak about something in a way that shows you think you are always right. The word comes from the root “pontiff” meaning pope, so it means to talk like the Pope. If you “sermonize,” then you give advice on moral behavior to someone. To clarify the other terms, “harmonize” is to combine in a pleasing way; to “despise” is to hate.  

The prefix mono- means one, and the suffix -graph means related to writing so a “monograph” is writing on one topic. To provide further help, “habitual” means done through habit, done regularly. 

The prefix ab- means away so you can infer that the meaning of the word “absent” probably has something to do with being away. To be “absent” means to be “missing,” which is similar to being away. To provide further help, “derided” means mocked, made fun of; “wily” means crafty, clever, creative in a sneaky sense; “brittle” means fragile, easily broken; if you are “sensible,” it means you have and exhibit good sense, and you make the right decisions.