Question

1. despite his constant campaigning, the young teacher running for mayor could not _ the lead held by the experienced incumbent.

a. venerate
b. surmount
c. consummate

1. discovered to have cheated on multiple exams, the student was forced to drop out of his course in _ and had to withdraw from school.

a. ignominy
b. demeanor
c. consummation

1. among the characteristics of our most influential

Explanation:

Question 7

To solve this, we analyze the context: a young teacher running for mayor can't overcome the lead of the incumbent. "Venerate" means to respect, which doesn't fit. "Consummate" means to complete or perfect, not related to overcoming a lead. "Surmount" means to overcome or get over, which fits the context of overcoming the lead.

The student cheated and was forced to drop out in a state of disgrace. "Ignominy" means public disgrace or shame, which fits. "Demeanor" is behavior, and "Consummation" is completion, neither fit the context of disgrace from cheating.

Answer:

B. Surmount

Question 8