Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes?

Which of the following words can correctly replace the highlighted word in the above sentence?

He delivered the speech with great aplomb.

I have heard rumours, but nothing definite.
Which of the following words can correctly replace the highlighted one in the above sentence?

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
Since the last few hours his pulse rate is constant.