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Genial most nearly means  \n(A) intelligent  \n(B) amiable  \n(C) distant  \n(D) slow  \n 9.  A daft fellow is  \n(A) wise  \n(B) dexterous  \n(C) aged  \n(D) foolish  \n 10. Which of these words does not belong with the others?  \n(A) advise  \n(B) apprise  \n(C) instruct  \n(D) reprimand  \n 11. Incarcerate is to jail as deposit is to  \n(A) account  \n(B) store  \n(C) apartment  \n(D) prison  \n184 Part IV: Practice Makes Perfect ~~ ~~  \n 12. Which of these words does not belong with the others?  \n(A) simple  \n(B) tenacious  \n(C) persistent  \n(D) obstinate  \n 13. Maggie is younger than David. David is younger than Stuart. Stuart is younger than Maggie. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is  \n(A) true  \n(B) false  \n(C) uncertain  \n 14. An actor is a  \n(A) stage  \n(B) director  \n(C) thespian  \n(D) musician  \n 15. Savory most nearly means  \n(A) bitter  \n(B) flavorful  \n(C) unattractive  \n(D) gutsy  \n 16. 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