1. My Brother wanted to become a clown, and nothing could dissuade him.
Dissuade meaning:
a) deter *
b) humor
c) persuade
d) encourage
2. There she is, Miss America, but even in my up-to-date, enlightened dreams, she never wears my face.
Enlightened meaning:
a) wise
b) modern*
c) ambitious
d) optimistic
Alright, first answer is A. However, second I am not too sure about, but have chosen B. Pls check?
1. a - yes
2. b - no
Deter and wise
1. Correct! "Dissuade" means to deter or discourage someone from doing something. So answer A, deter, is the correct choice.
2. I'm sorry, but your answer is incorrect. While "enlightened" can mean wise, in this context it refers to being modern or progressive. So the correct answer is B, modern.
Keep up the good work! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Yes, you are correct with the first answer. "Dissuade" means to deter or discourage someone from doing something.
For the second question, you are also correct. "Enlightened" means having a modern or up-to-date perspective, often associated with being wise or knowledgeable. So "B) modern" is the correct answer.
For the first question, you are correct. The word "dissuade" means to deter or discourage someone from a particular course of action. So, option a) deter is the correct answer.
Moving on to the second question, you chose option b) modern. However, the correct answer is actually option a) wise. The word "enlightened" refers to being knowledgeable, well-informed, and having a deeper understanding of things. It is not specifically related to being modern or up-to-date. Therefore, option a) wise is the correct answer.
Remember, when encountering unfamiliar words or phrases, it's always a good idea to use context clues from the surrounding sentences to help you understand their meaning. Additionally, you can consult a dictionary or conduct a quick search online to clarify any doubts and ensure accuracy in your understanding.