My answers
1.Altruistic
2. Mercenary
3. Assailed
4. Appease
5.syndrome
6. Taint
7.Arbitrary
8.allusion
9.Euphemism
10.Banal
1-2 _ people tend to place the public welfare above their own
self-interest. In contrast,_ people will exploit anyone for a profit
they will even sell harmful.
3-4 The angry customer loudly _ e(d)the salesman for having sold
her a broken clock. The salesman for quickly _e(d) her by giving her
full refund.
5-6 A certain rare_ includes a very odd symptom - an uncontrollable
urge to use obscene language. This disease can_ a victim’s reputation,
because some people who hear the foul language won’t understand the
reason for it.
7-8 my boss judges performance in a(n) manners, praising and scolding
according to his moods. And when he says, “please stay a few minutes
longer today, “a few minutes” is a(n) for “an hour”
9-10 the critic hated stale language , instead of writing a(n) _
comment such as that ballerina is light on her feet he made an
interesting _ to the dancer’s movements: she was never heavier than
moonlight .
1 - 7 are right. The last three are wrong.
8)Banal
9)euphemism
10) Allusion
You have 8 and 9 turned around.
1.Altruistic
2. Mercenary
3. Assailed
4. Appease
5.syndrome
6. Taint
7.Arbitrary
8.allusion
9.Euphemism
10.Banal
thanks for the answers because they are right cuzz have a great day Amen
1-2 Altruistic people tend to place the public welfare above their own self-interest. In contrast, mercenary people will exploit anyone for a profit, they will even sell harmful.
To determine the answer, you need to understand the meanings of "altruistic" and "mercenary." "Altruistic" refers to being selfless and concerned for the well-being of others. "Mercenary" refers to being primarily motivated by monetary gain.
Comparing these definitions to the given options, you can determine that the word for people who tend to place public welfare above their own self-interest is "altruistic," while the word for people who exploit others for profit is "mercenary."
3-4 The angry customer loudly assailed the salesman for having sold her a broken clock. The salesman quickly appeased her by giving her a full refund.
To find the answer, you need to understand the meanings of "assailed" and "appeased." "Assailed" means to verbally attack or criticize someone vigorously. "Appeased" means to pacify or satisfy someone's demands.
In the given sentence, the angry customer loudly criticized the salesman for selling her a broken clock, indicating the use of "assailed." The salesman then quickly satisfied her by giving her a full refund, showing the use of "appeased."
5-6 A certain rare syndrome includes a very odd symptom - an uncontrollable urge to use obscene language. This disease can taint a victim's reputation because some people who hear the foul language won't understand the reason for it.
To determine the answer, you need to understand the meanings of "syndrome" and "taint." "Syndrome" refers to a group of symptoms that consistently occur together and indicate a particular disease or abnormal condition. "Taint" means to spoil or contaminate the quality or reputation of something.
In the given sentence, a rare syndrome includes the symptom of an uncontrollable urge to use obscene language, suggesting the use of "syndrome." This symptom can spoil or contaminate a victim's reputation because people who hear the foul language won't understand the reason for it, indicating the use of "taint."
7-8 My boss judges performance in an arbitrary manner, praising and scolding according to his moods. And when he says, "please stay a few minutes longer today," "a few minutes" is an allusion for "an hour."
To find the answer, you need to understand the meanings of "arbitrary" and "allusion." "Arbitrary" means based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "Allusion" means an indirect reference to something.
In the given sentence, the boss judges performance based on his moods, indicating the use of "arbitrary." When the boss says, "please stay a few minutes longer today," the phrase "a few minutes" is an indirect reference or a hint for "an hour," suggesting the use of "allusion."
9-10 The critic hated stale language, instead of writing a banal comment such as "that ballerina is light on her feet," he made an interesting euphemism to the dancer's movements: she was never heavier than moonlight.
To determine the answer, you need to understand the meanings of "euphemism" and "banal." "Euphemism" refers to the use of mild or indirect words or phrases to substitute for ones that might be considered harsh or unpleasant. "Banal" means lacking originality or freshness; trite.
In the given sentence, the critic disliked stale language and instead of giving a typical, lacking originality comment like "that ballerina is light on her feet" (banal), they used an interesting substitution or indirect phrase to describe the dancer's movements (euphemism): "she was never heavier than moonlight."