Question

Because of the camera's precision, linesmen at national tennis competitions are now ___ from error in determining if a ball lands in or out of the court.

A.
absolved

B.
infringed

C.
resolute

D.
superfluous

Answer 1

@MiaKitty1

Answer 2

It would be absolved, most likely. It means that they are blameless in deciding whether the ball is in or out. :)

Answer 3

Certain cleaning powders are so ___ that they quickly remove the shine of a wood surface.

A.
abhorrent

B.
abrasive

C.
discreet

D.
precise

Answer 4

I would say abrasive because that means causing damage by excessive rubbing or cleaning.

Answer 5

P.S. Thanks for the medal. :)

Answer 6

Translators at the United Nations, who must quickly interpret two languages at once, must have ___ verbal facility.

A.
concise

B.
discreet

C.
discerning

D.
superlative

Answer 7

This is talking about quickly interpreting so I would say concise which means using as few words as possible or being brief.

Answer 8

I thought maybe D

Answer 9

Well, superlative means excellent talking, so that could be right but the sentence says that interpreters must 'quickly' be able to interpret. So concise would be the most logical answer.

Answer 10

Do you understand it? :)

Answer 11

Although wartime looters sometimes ___ with priceless artifacts, museums like the Hermitage in Russia have reclaimed many of their treasures.

A.
abraded

B.
absconded

C.
infracted

D.
infringed

Answer 12

absconded which means to escape with something. :)

Answer 13

hich word applies most specifically to a thought process?

A.
analytical

B.
discreet

C.
resolute

D.
suffrage

Answer 14

analytical means to think about something carefully so you are analyzing something. :)

Answer 15

Which word best describes a quality of good writing?

A.
abrasiveness

B.
abundance

C.
precision

D.
superfluity

Answer 16

It would be precision means to be accurate.

Answer 17

Which word applies most to clear thinking?

A.
abstemiousness

B.
discernment

C.
discretion

D.
resolution

Answer 18

I would say discernment which means to think carefully about something

Answer 19

Which of the following words is derived from Greek?

A.
abhorrence

B.
abscond

C.
catalyst

D.
herbicide

Answer 20

@MiaKitty1

Answer 21

@~Jane_Doe~

Answer 22

its C..that is = to ""katalusis"" in greek

Answer 23

Which word best suggests self control?

A.
abhorrence

B.
abstemiousness

C.
infraction

D.
infringement

Answer 24

I think abstemiousness which is sort of like abstinence.

Answer 25

correct

Answer 26

Thanks, well, I have to go now. :)