Beneath the (dismantled, dilapidated) body of the getaway car, there was a powerful, finely tuned motor, capable of reaching high speeds
Ans. dilapidated
The campaign to eliminate pollution will prove ( futile, grueling) unless it has full public support
Ans. futile
Their record is 100% consistent-they have managed to (botch, clutter) every job they have undertaken
Ans. botch
All are right.
The correct answer for the first question is "dilapidated". To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the sentence and look for clues. In this sentence, the phrase "beneath the (dismantled, dilapidated) body of the getaway car" indicates that the car is in a state of disrepair or decay. From the two options given, "dilapidated" means in a state of disrepair or ruin, which fits the context correctly.
The correct answer for the second question is "futile". To find the answer, you can look for clues within the sentence. In this case, the phrase "unless it has full public support" suggests that the campaign's success depends on public support. Given the options "futile" and "grueling", "futile" means lacking effectiveness or doomed to failure, which aligns with the idea that the campaign needs public support to be successful.
The correct answer for the third question is "botch". To determine the answer, you can consider the meaning of the context. In this sentence, the phrase "they have managed to (botch, clutter) every job they have undertaken" suggests that they have consistently failed or mishandled their tasks. Between the options "botch" and "clutter", "botch" means to carry out poorly or ruin, which accurately conveys the meaning of consistently failing at their jobs.