Question

zest n. \ˈzest\ 1. lively excitement : a feeling of enjoyment and enthusiasm; 2. a lively quality that increases enjoyment, excitement, or energy; 3. small pieces of the skin of a lemon, orange, or lime that are used to flavor food

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
Use the dictionary entry to determine which of the following sentences uses the third meaning of the multiple-meaning word zest.
A. Martha’s energy and zest had us all cheering before too long.
B. The recipe says to add two teaspoons of zest and keep stirring.
C. As I approached the bustling concert hall, it seemed like everyone was feeling the same zest I was.
D. Sarah’s feelings of zest have left her lying on the couch all day.

Answer 1

1. B

2. B
3. D

Answer 2

better than teacher is right:)

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The third meaning of the word "zest" is "small pieces of the skin of a lemon, orange, or lime that are used to flavor food." Based on this definition, the sentence that uses the third meaning of zest is option B: "The recipe says to add two teaspoons of zest and keep stirring." This sentence mentions adding zest to a recipe, which refers to the grated or finely chopped outer peel of a citrus fruit that is used for its flavor.

Answer 4

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