This sentence misuses the word "enervate," which meansto weaken.It is clear from the context of this sentence that the subject is looking for something to give him energy. The correct word is "energized," which meansto give energy.

This sentence misuses the word "discrete," which meansindividual/distinct.The correct word is "discreet," which meanscautious/using good judgementand can be interpreted also assecretive. The context of the sentence (use of the word "confidential") tell us this is the correct choice: "discreet."

This sentence misuses the word "illicit," which meansillegal. From the context of the sentence, it is clear that the subject wants to bring out or evoke these feelings in his audiences. The correct choice is "elicit," which fits this definition.

This sentence contains an error in word choice. The word "complement" meansto complete. It is clear from the context of the sentence that Kendra intends to give Michael recognition for his effort. The choice that means this is "compliment (with an "i")."

This sentence contains an error in word choice. The word "continually" meansto happen constantly, but most importantly is that this word implied that whatever is happening starts and stops. "Continuously," the correct choice, meansto go on/never-ending.From the structure of the sentence, it is apparent that the second clause explains whatever word precedes it (hence the colon). The answer is "continuously."

This sentence misuses the word "systemic," which meansaffecting an entire system. While it is likely that any changes a CEO makes may be systemic, the key to this sentence are the words "step-by-step," which indicates a plan that will be rolled out in pieces orin a system. The correct choice is "systematic," which meansaccording to plan/arranged into a system.

This sentence misused the word "far." While this word does denote distance, it is in the positive form when the comparative form is necessary in order to compare things, as in this sentence. The correct choice is "farther" which indicatesaliteral increase in distance.Do not confuse this with "further," which meansa figurative increase in distance/progression.Additionally, the word "more" simply indicates an increase in frequency, not distance, and "increased" is too vague. The correct choice is, "farther."

This sentence misuses the word "slander." Though slander does meana statement(s) harmful to a person's reputation, it specifically applies to spoken statements. Since the sentence states that the statements were published (i.e. written), they cannot be slanderous by definition. The correct word here is "libelous," which refers to written defamatory statements. The correct choice is "libelous."

This sentence misuses the word "averse," which meansto dislike. It is clear from the context of the sentence, however, thatunintentional/harmfulis meant. This is the definition of "adverse." The correct choice is, "adverse."

This sentence misuses the word "affect." "Affect" is a verb meaningto change. It is clear that the results of the changes (hence, a noun) is meant in this sentence. "Effect" is the correct choice, meaninga change/result of something. No other changes are necessary. The correct choice is, "The effects of the changes saved."