Question

1. the countrys president ran on a campaign of honesty and integrity; however, early in her administration it was revealed that she had accepted bribes from several companies, damaging her reputation.

a. placid
b. ignominy
c. inexorable

1. an accomplished sculptor, michael worked on his current project day and night for years; when it was finished, audiences marveled at its unprecedented beauty.

a. surmount
b. capitulate
c. consummation

Explanation:

Question 3

To solve this, we analyze the context: the president's reputation was damaged after accepting bribes. Let's define each option:

• A. Placid: Means calm/peaceful, not related to reputation damage.
• B. Ignominy: Means public disgrace/dishonor, which fits the context of a damaged reputation due to bribery.
• C. Inexorable: Means unstoppable, irrelevant here.

The context is about Michael finishing a sculpture project that audiences marveled at. Let's define each option:

• A. Surmount: Means to overcome, not about completion.
• B. Capitulate: Means to surrender, irrelevant.
• C. Consummation: Means the completion/fulfillment of something, which fits the project being finished.

Answer:

B. Ignominy

Question 4