Question

3 multiple choice 3 points to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats divulge coerce temerity abet meticulous 4 multiple choice 3 points sociable; fond of the company of others gregarious jaundiced dogmatic divulge insipid 5 multiple choice 1 point extraneous silly essential unimportant insipid irrelevant

Explanation:

• For question 3:
• “divulge” means to make known (private or sensitive information).
• “coerce” means to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
• “temerity” means excessive confidence or boldness.
• “abet” means to encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.
• “meticulous” means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
• The definition “to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats” matches “coerce”.
• For question 4:
• “gregarious” means sociable; fond of the company of others.
• “jaundiced” means affected by jaundice (a medical condition) or having or showing an unfavourable or bitter opinion.
• “dogmatic” means inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.
• “divulge” means to make known (private or sensitive information).
• “insipid” means lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
• The definition “sociable; fond of the company of others” matches “gregarious”.
• For question 5:
• “extraneous” means irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
• “silly” means having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
• “essential” means absolutely necessary; extremely important.
• “unimportant” means lacking in importance or significance.
• “insipid” means lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
• “irrelevant” means not connected with or relevant to something.
• The word “extraneous” is closest in meaning to “irrelevant”.

Answer:

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