The word "consciously" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) carelessly
(B) easily
(C) periodically
(D) purposely
212. Not all jazz is hot, however; many early bands played unadorned published arrangements of popular songs.
The word "unadorned" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) lovely
(B) plain
(C) disorganized
(D) inexpensive
213. The tight arrangement enabled the Mandans to protect themselves more easily from the attacks of others who might seek to obtain some of the food these highly capable farmers stored from one years to the next.
The word "enabled" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) covered
(B) reminded
(C) helped
(D) isolated
214. They had to exercise considerable skill to produce the desired results, for their northern location meant fleeting growing seasons.
The word "considerable" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) planning
(B) much
(C) physical
(D) new
215. This green corn was boiled, dried, and shelled, with some of the maize slated for immediate consumption and the rest stored in animal-skin bags.
The word "consumption" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) decay
(B) planting
(C) eating
(D) conversion
