From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He eventually found the missing book.

A. soon

B. lately

C. subsequently

D. frequently

E. finally

The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused

A. negates

B. reinforces

C. opposes

D. disclaims

E. nullifies

The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion

A. threatening

B. unforgettable

C. fascinating

D. crucial

E. wonderful

The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation

A. patriotic

B. notorious

C. commendable

D. beautiful

E. regrettable

The story he told was incredible

A. indelible

B. acceptable

C. horrible

D. unbelievable

E. permissible

The bond of unity in his country is fragile

A. strong

B. weak

C. ductile

D. attractive

E. laudable

If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable

A. excusable

B. intelligible

C. reparable

D. redeemable

E. questionable

We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party

A. meager

B. prominent

C. famous

D. common

E. expensive

Charles' concern for Diana is affected

A. genuine

B. serious

C. pretended

D. worrisome

E. half-hearted

We need an expert to decipher the code

A. understand

B. explain

C. demystify

D. normalize

E. interpret