Question

3multiple choice3 points
to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats.
○ divulge
○ coerce
○ temerity
○ abet
○ meticulous
4multiple choice3 points
sociable; fond of the company of others
○ gregarious
○ jaundiced
○ dogmatic
○ divulge
○ insipid
5multiple choice1 point
extraneous
○ silly
○ essential
○ unimportant
○ insipid
○ irrelevant

Explanation:

• Question 3: "coerce" means to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats. "divulge" means to make known (private or sensitive information). "temerity" is excessive confidence or boldness. "abet" means to encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong. "meticulous" means showing great attention to detail.
• Question 4: "gregarious" means sociable; fond of the company of others. "jaundiced" means affected by jaundice (a medical condition) or having a prejudiced or cynical outlook. "dogmatic" means asserting something in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner. "divulge" means to make known (private or sensitive information). "insipid" means lacking flavor or being dull and uninteresting.
• Question 5: "extraneous" means irrelevant or not forming an essential part. "silly" means having or showing a lack of common sense. "essential" means absolutely necessary. "unimportant" means lacking significance. "insipid" means lacking flavor or being dull and uninteresting. "irrelevant" means not connected with or relevant to something.

Answer:

• Question 3: B. coerce
• Question 4: A. gregarious
• Question 5: E. irrelevant