1.
Jessica gave a ___________ account of the conversation she'd had with the police.
A) verbatim
B) decorous
----C) dilatory
D) munificent
2.
The _________ old apple seller on the street corner used to scare Sarah.
------A) copasetic
B) pulchritudinous
C) wizened
D) transmogrified
3.
His __________ crimes against the state were well chronicled in the daily papers.
A) propitious
B) querulous
C) blatant
-----D) amorous
4.
Everything about Carlos's financial situation seemed _________ for getting the loan he needed.
A) slovenly
-----B) bodacious
C) dour
D) propitious
5.
Josie's __________ experience in the convent chapel led her to choose a religious life.
-----A) ineffable
B) ingratiating
C) maladroit
D) petulant
6.
John's _____________ praise of his coach was part of his plan to get onto the team.
A) innocuous
------B) fulsome
C) cognizant
D) ostensible
7.
In Charlie's adolescent years, the _________ of his existence cost him his self-confidence.
A) acerbity
B) vagaries
------C) serenity
D) biliousness
8.
Aunt Clara delivered a beautiful ____________ at Grandmother's funeral.
A) solipsism
-----B) eulogy
C) ineptitude
D) soubriquet
9.
The ___________ team seemed to suffer one unlucky defeat and injury after another.
A) ineffable
----B) fulsome
C) inevitable
D) hapless
10.
Students found her ____________ lecture hard to follow.
A) meticulous
B) honorary
------C) cogent
D) discursive
11.
The judge severely ____________ his clerks for telling the press about the defendant's case.
A) chastised
B) obligated
----C) inhibited
D) aggravated
Can you please check these, did i get any write, if not can you please help correct this for me
Hi teacher/ i posted this question and i am confused is number 1 A or C because they are kind of opposites.
You have three answers right (not write). They are 5, 6, and 8.
I get that the only correct answers are 5,6,8
1 is A.
Sure! Let's go through each question and check your answers:
1. Jessica gave a ___________ account of the conversation she'd had with the police.
Your answer: C) dilatory
Correction: The correct answer is A) verbatim. A "verbatim" account means providing the exact words spoken.
2. The _________ old apple seller on the street corner used to scare Sarah.
Your answer: A) copasetic
Correction: The correct answer is C) wizened. "Wizened" means shriveled or wrinkled, typically due to old age.
3. His __________ crimes against the state were well chronicled in the daily papers.
Your answer: D) amorous
Correction: The correct answer is C) blatant. "Blatant" means done openly and unashamedly.
4. Everything about Carlos's financial situation seemed _________ for getting the loan he needed.
Your answer: B) bodacious
Correction: The correct answer is D) propitious. "Propitious" means indicating a good chance of success or favorable circumstances.
5. Josie's __________ experience in the convent chapel led her to choose a religious life.
Your answer: A) ineffable
Correction: Your answer is correct! "Ineffable" means too great or extreme to be described or expressed in words.
6. John's _____________ praise of his coach was part of his plan to get onto the team.
Your answer: B) fulsome
Correction: The correct answer is B) fulsome. "Fulsome" means excessive or insincere praise.
7. In Charlie's adolescent years, the _________ of his existence cost him his self-confidence.
Your answer: C) serenity
Correction: The correct answer is B) vagaries. "Vagaries" means unexpected changes or fluctuations in someone's situation or behavior.
8. Aunt Clara delivered a beautiful ____________ at Grandmother's funeral.
Your answer: A) solipsism
Correction: The correct answer is B) eulogy. A "eulogy" is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something, often delivered at a funeral.
9. The ___________ team seemed to suffer one unlucky defeat and injury after another.
Your answer: B) fulsome
Correction: The correct answer is D) hapless. "Hapless" means unlucky or unfortunate.
10. Students found her ____________ lecture hard to follow.
Your answer: B) honorary
Correction: The correct answer is C) cogent. A "cogent" lecture is one that is clear, logical, and convincing.
11. The judge severely ____________ his clerks for telling the press about the defendant's case.
Your answer: C) inhibited
Correction: The correct answer is A) chastised. "Chastised" means to rebuke or criticize someone harshly.
You got 3 out of 11 correct. I hope this helps!