Test no.1

11/15/2026

1. When congratulated, she replied, rather ____________, “It’s no big deal.” [face]

self-effacingly

Despite all the hype, the restaurant’s signature dish left most diners _________. [whelm]

underwhelmed

I threw away the yogurt two days past its __________ date. [use]

use-by

A balanced diet and regular exercise can help extend your _______ well into old age. [health]

healthspan

The doctor prescribed ________ to help manage his high blood pressure more effectively. [tension]

antihypertensives

During the music festival, many attendees chose to _______ instead of driving separately. [ride]

ride-share

It seems _______ , but lowering the price of a luxury item can sometimes reduce its sales because people associate higher cost with higher quality. [intuition]

counter-intuitive

The document was _________ damaged when the hard drive crashed with no backup. [deem]

irredeemably

There was no ________ her talent; her performance was flawless. [say]

gainsaying

The insurance policy covers sudden death or occupational ________. [able]

disablement