Question

exercise ii. fill in the blank with the best word from the choices below. one word will not be used.
peccadillo negligible impeccable malaise

1. in order to get along in the cramped cabin, we had to ignore one anothers
2. after the series of economic and natural disasters, many citizens of squalleys gulch fell into a deep
3. the effect of chemical x on the human brain was once thought disastrous, but it is now considered

Explanation:

1. In a cramped cabin, to get along one might ignore small faults. "Peccadillo" means a minor fault or sin, so it fits.
2. After economic and natural disasters, people often feel a general sense of unease or discomfort. "Malaise" means a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease.
3. If the effect was once thought disastrous but now is not, it means it is very small or unimportant. "Negligible" means so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

Answer:

1. peccadillo
2. malaise
3. negligible