Steadfast, unwavering.
A person who is “equivocal in making
decisions” is uncertain; he keeps changing his mind or not making a final
decision. The phrase “Though often” in this sentence indicates that the blank
will contrast with “equivocal.” In addition, the nouns “resolve,” which means
firm determination or decision, and “verdict,” a decision or judgment,
reinforce the idea that the blank should be something like definite. The two
answers that best match are “steadfast” and “unwavering,” which are
synonyms meaning resolute or not wavering. “Vague” means uncertain or
indefinite and “vacillating” means wavering or alternating between different
options. These form an answer pair, but one that is the opposite of what the
blank requires. “Apprehensive” is similar to, though not exactly a synonym
of, “vague” or “vacillating”: someone who is fearful that something bad will
happen might hesitate to make a decision, but not necessarily. “Critical”
doesn’t directly address the question of decisiveness implied by the sentence,
and has a negative connotation not supported by the sentence.
137.
Manageable, reasonable.
The proposal will “maximize efficiency” and
do something to class sizes, but surprisingly parents and teachers are
“resoundingly opposed.” Both items, then, must be positive: despite the fact
that they will “maximize efficiency” and have good “class sizes,” people still
don’t like the plan. Both “manageable” and “reasonable” fit. “Flexible” is
probably the word most similar, but “flexible” class sizes are not necessarily a
positive; it could be tough if students kept coming and going. “Remedial”
(intended to fix or cure) does not fit, nor does it have a pair. And while classes
might be considered “unwieldy” or “deficient,” those words are not similar
nor do they fit the required meaning.
138.
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