His new job comes with a "substantial" responsibility. The word "substantial" most nearly means ____.

The word "impart" most nearly means ____.

The old mattress was "infested" with bed bugs. The word "infested" most nearly means ____.

She often gets in trouble because of her defiance. The word defiance most nearly means ____

The agency's controversial decision was not based on any "empirical" evidence. The word "empirical" most nearly means ____.

The word "partial" most nearly means ____.

Most people find his singing voice very "appealing". The word "appealing" most nearly means ____.

"Deference" most nearly means ____.

"Abrogate" most nearly means ____.