Solution:
The parliament invested the new organization with judicial authority.
In this context, "with" is the correct preposition to indicate the granting or conferring of authority or power upon something or someone. "With" is commonly used in this context to express the idea of providing or endowing something with a particular quality or ability. Therefore, "with" is the correct choice to complete the sentence, accurately conveying the action of investing the new organization with judicial authority.
53. But the introductory fee does not stop after the initial handshake, brokers have to ...... it up after each transaction.
Solution:
Fate smiles on those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
In this context, the preposition "on" is used to indicate the favorable disposition of fate towards individuals who face life's challenges with determination.
56. He is a person of sound character and ...... disposition.
Solution:
In the sentence, "He is a person of sound character and ...... disposition," the word that fits appropriately to describe a positive disposition is:
Option C: amiable
The sentence would read: "He is a person of sound character and amiable disposition."
Here's a brief explanation of the other options:
Option A: beneficent means kind or charitable, but it may not be the best fit in the context of describing disposition.
Option B: morous is not a recognized word in English and does not fit the sentence.
Option D: amicable means friendly or peaceable, which is related to disposition but may not convey the same sense of amiability as "amiable."
So, the correct answer is Option C: amiable to describe a positive disposition.
