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“Elated” means very happy. “Joyful” is the closest synonym. The others are antonyms or unrelated.

“Diligent” means hardworking and careful. Opposite = careless or lazy. Correct: B.

The passage shows a paradox: destruction plus creation. Fertile soil is beneficial. Choice A captures that. Others contradict or oversimplify. SSAT often uses contrast to test critical reading.

“Candid” means open, honest, or frank in speech. Choice B, “Frank,” is its synonym. Dishonest is the opposite. Reserved implies holding back, not being candid. Confusing refers to clarity, not honesty. On SSAT Verbal, always test words in a sentence: “She gave a candid response” means straightforward and frank. Roots help: “candidus” in Latin means pure, unstained, leading to honesty. Vocabulary mastery is central to success—building a study list of synonyms and practicing with context is invaluable. Thus, B is correct.

“Muffled every sound” shows silence. Correct: A.