PRECIPITOUS is best defined as being ______

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Question 1 of 5

PRECIPITOUS is best defined as being ______

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Her guileless manner is one of her most noticeable qualities. What does guileless mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Straightforward.' Guileless means innocent, sincere, and without deceit. It describes someone who is honest and straightforward in their actions and speech. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Deceptive' means misleading or dishonest, 'Complex' means having many intricate parts, and 'Untrustworthy' means not reliable or trustworthy, all of which are opposite in meaning to guileless.

Question 3 of 5

If a treatment mitigates symptoms, the symptoms become ______.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Less severe.' When a treatment mitigates symptoms, it means that it reduces the severity or impact of those symptoms. Therefore, the symptoms would become less severe after the treatment. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because mitigating symptoms does not make them worse, unchanged, or unbearable; instead, it helps alleviate or reduce their intensity.

Question 4 of 5

What does the term 'counterfeit' mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Fake.' Counterfeit refers to something that is not genuine or a copy made to deceive. Choice A, 'Real,' is incorrect because counterfeit items are not real. Choice C, 'Accurate,' is incorrect as counterfeit implies inaccuracy. Choice D, 'Honest,' is incorrect as counterfeit items are deceptive and not honest.

Question 5 of 5

Did the interns contravene the doctor's orders?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Disregard.' Contravene means to violate or disregard rules or orders. In this context, the question is asking whether the interns went against or disobeyed the doctor's orders. Choices 'A: Follow,' 'C: Exceed,' and 'D: Respect' do not align with the meaning of contravene in this context. Following, exceeding, or respecting the doctor's orders would mean the interns did not contravene them.

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