4. The athlete was left disappointed after making multiple ____ attempts to break the world record, with each unsuccessful try further diminishing his hopes.
(A) abortive
(B) buoyant
(C) efficacious
(D) vulgar

複選題40. (AB) Mielke added that these racial disparities in dementia risk cannot be attributed to genetic differences alone. (AC) Racism impacts brain health and contributes to the unfair burden of Alzheimer's disease in marginalized groups. (AD) To eliminate the additional burden racism creates around cognition and memory, it is critical to build health equity at the community level. (AE) The study data included blood samples as well as interviews about discriminatory events, including receiving racial slurs, being excluded from social activities and being treated disrespectfully by store owners, salespeople and police officers. (BC) The progressive disease is the most common form of dementia and is associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in regions of the brain involved in thought, memory and language. (BD) Of course, these findings are based on observational data and more research is needed to unravel the biochemical mechanisms behind this association. (BE) Certain demographics are also more likely to develop the disease.(AB) Mielke added that these racial disparities in dementia risk cannot be attributed to genetic differences alone. (AC) Racism impacts brain health and contributes to the unfair burden of Alzheimer's disease in marginalized groups. (AD) To eliminate the additional burden racism creates around cognition and memory, it is critical to build health equity at the community level. (AE) The study data included blood samples as well as interviews about discriminatory events, including receiving racial slurs, being excluded from social activities and being treated disrespectfully by store owners, salespeople and police officers. (BC) The progressive disease is the most common form of dementia and is associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in regions of the brain involved in thought, memory and language. (BD) Of course, these findings are based on observational data and more research is needed to unravel the biochemical mechanisms behind this association. (BE) Certain demographics are also more likely to develop the disease.

1. The rapidly _____ global demand for environmentally-friendly electric vehicles catalyzed automakers to substantially increase production output and accelerate technological innovation. (A) bypassing (B) bickering (C) boycotting (D) burgeoning

2. The renowned art museum’s vast and comprehensive collection proudly showcased an impressive _____ of artistic styles and creative expressions from various eras. (A) approbation (B) inkling (C) mirage (D) plethora

3. Determined to uphold integrity, the government vowed not to _____ corruption and promised strict action against offenders. (A) condone (B) discern (C) supersede (D) thwart

5. He dreamed of a job that offered more than _____ level living； in so doing, he could chase his passions and build a secure future at the same time. (A) effrontery (B) molecule (C) subsistence (D) tiptop

6. Many species of insects _____ in a state of dormancy to survive the winter and emerge when temperatures rise. (A) forage (B) glean (C) hibernate (D) propagate

7. The treasurer was convicted of _____ millions of dollars over the span of several years, betraying the trust of donors and beneficiaries alike. (A) embezzling (B) enacting (C) emanating (D) enthralling

8. The online advertisement promised quick riches, but it turned out to be a _____ designed to defraud unsuspecting victims. (A) successor (B) sham (C) tyro (D) dictator

9. The unexpected plot twist left the audience _____, unsure of how to process the sudden turn of events. (A) baleful (B) crooked (C) bewildered (D) germane

10. The author’s prose flowed _____, captivating readers with its clarity and elegance. (A) limpidly (B) mercurially (C) hospitably (D) jubilantly