GRE Vocabulary Builder

Answer: Choice (B) is correct.

An exigency is a crisis or a predicament, so these two words are synonyms. Look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (A), solace means comfort, not aggravation, so eliminate that choice. Choice (C) is incorrect because longevity means a long length of time, and transitory means short-lived, which are opposites. Choice (D) is incorrect because kitsch means tastelessness or brashness, which is the opposite of refinement. In choice (B), restitution and recompense both mean money that is paid to someone, usually as compensation for something that was lost or damaged. These words are synonyms, so choice (B) is correct.