The victim gave an explicit account of the incident in his statement.

33. The victim gave an explicit account of the incident in his statement.
The word "explicit" means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
The closest meaning among the options is "clear."

• A. clear

34. The teacher trained the students to be refined in their speech.
The word "refined" in the context of speech means elegant, polished, and sophisticated.
The closest meaning among the options is "polished."

• B. polished

35. He gave a sketchy account of the accident.
The word "sketchy" means not thorough or detailed; superficial or incomplete.
The closest meaning among the options is "cursory."

• D. cursory

36. The fishing boat was imperilled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely.
The word "imperilled" means put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.
The closest meaning among the options is "endangered."

• B. endangered

37. The Brigade Commander has instructed his men to annihilate the enemy soldiers.
The word "annihilate" means to destroy utterly; obliterate.
The closest meaning among the options is "exterminate."

• B. exterminate

38. Senior students must stop tormenting their juniors.
The word "tormenting" means inflicting severe physical or mental suffering on someone.
The closest meaning among the options is "torturing."

• C. torturing

39. The senator's pledge has endeared him to the students.
The word "pledge" means a solemn promise or undertaking.
The closest meaning among the options is "promise."

• A. promise

40. Take time to ponder your next line of action.
The word "ponder" means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
The closest meaning among the options is "consider."

• D. consider