Something that is "rigid" isstifforfirm, so "firm" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "rigid": "adaptable" meansable to adjust oneself to fit a given situation; "sufficient" meansenough; "elastic" meansflexible; and "loose" meansnot tightly securedorbaggy in fit.

"Hollow" meansempty.

The adjective "pliable" describes the quality of beingeasy to bend; a pliable material, therefore, is not stiff or "unyielding." Instead, it is "flexible," which is our correct synonym. The two remaining answer choices, though also adjectives in at least some cases, are unrelated to this term. "Askew" refers to the quality of beingcrooked, as in a poster that is hung at a slant on the wall. "Routine," our final choice, can describe an activity that isunremarkableorpart of a regular schedule. Note that "routine" can also be used as a noun, as in our "daily routine." Finally, "honest" meanstruthful.

A material like steel is inflexible and would be considered rigid. Thus, the best way to characterize something rigid is to term it asstiff.

Something that is "firm"holds its form easily and is difficult to bend out of shape. The word that best reflects this characteristic as a synonym is therefore "stiff,"which meansinflexible. The other answer choices are unrelated to the word "firm."

Something that is "frail" iseasily broken. Something that is "weak" islacking strength, and therefore also breaks very easily. Given the similarities between these two words, "weak"is the best synonym for "frail."

A person who appears "unkempt" looksmessy,as if he or she has not groomed themselves,and generally lacking in personal maintenance. Have you ever left for school in a hurry, perhaps with unbrushed hair or wrinkled clothes? You likely seemed unkempt. Now that we know the meaning of the given term, let's examine the choices. "Tidy" meansneat and organized, so it cannot be our answer. "Forceful," which meanspowerful, and "mistaken," which meansincorrect, are not related to an untidy appearance. We are left with "disheveled," which meansphysically messy or out of order. We have found our synonym!

Something that is "compressed" isforced into a smaller space. Something that is "condensed" isreduced from a larger size into a smaller size while still holding the same amount of material. Given the similarities between these two words, they are synonyms.

The word "vivid" meansvery bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means的能力, and "cloudy" means多雾的orunclear.

The word "blaring" is used to describe a very loud sound. Notice that several options have to do with being loud—"loud," "noisy," and "deafening." It is only the last option that is acceptable. When something is "deafening," it isso loud that it makes you lose your ability to hear. This is much better than the rather standard "loud" and "noisy." If there were no other options, these would be fine; however, it is best to match the intensity and pick "deafening."