Question

word list spacious recessed vestibule muffled unvoiced obscure a. directions: in each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question. 1. would a large family benefit from a spacious apartment? why or why not? 2. if the ceiling fan in a room is recessed, would you need to worry about bumping your head on it? why or why not? 3. would a vestibule be a good place to throw a large party? why or why not? 4. if caroline put her ear to the wall and listened to her parents talk about her surprise party, would their voices be muffled or clear? how do you know? 5. is it fair to get angry if your unvoiced problem isn’t addressed? explain. 6. steven buys an obscure book for his friend paula for her birthday, but then he worries that she may already have a copy of it. should steven worry? explain.

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze each one by understanding the italicized word's meaning and applying it to the scenario:

Question 1

• Spacious means "having a lot of space; roomy".
• A large family would benefit from a spacious apartment because they need more room for living, storage, and activities. Smaller apartments might feel cramped with a large family, but a spacious one provides the necessary space.

Question 2

• Recessed means "set back or indented". A recessed ceiling (e.g., a tray ceiling) has a lower part where the fan would be installed.
• If the ceiling is recessed, the fan is likely within the recessed area, so the distance from the fan to your head might be reduced. This could increase the chance of bumping your head, so you should worry.

Question 3

• Vestibule means "a small entrance hall or anteroom".
• A vestibule is typically small (designed as a transition space, not for gatherings). A large party would need more space for guests to move, socialize, and have activities. A vestibule is too small, so it’s not a good place for a large party.

Question 4

• Muffled means "sounds made quieter or less clear (e.g., by a barrier)".
• If Caroline puts her ear to the wall, the wall acts as a barrier. Sound traveling through a wall (solid) is less clear than sound in open air. So their voices would be muffled (not clear), as walls reduce sound clarity.

Question 5

• Unvoiced means "not expressed or communicated (especially concerns/thoughts)".
• If a problem is unvoiced, the other person doesn’t know about it. Getting angry at someone for a problem they don’t know exists is unfair—they can’t address an issue they aren’t aware of.

Question 6

• Obscure means "not well - known; rare".
• Steven bought an obscure book (rare/unknown). But if Paula may already have a copy, Steven’s worry depends on if the book is so obscure that duplicates are unlikely. However, the fact that he worries suggests he thought it was unique, but the possibility of her having it makes his worry reasonable to reconsider—maybe the book isn’t as obscure as he thought, or maybe duplicates exist, so he should check or not worry too much (since there’s a chance she has it, his original plan of a unique gift is at risk).

Answer:

s (Summarized for Each Question):

1. Yes, a large family benefits from a spacious (roomy) apartment for space.
2. Yes, a recessed ceiling may place the fan lower, risking head - bumps.
3. No, a vestibule (small entrance) is too small for a large party.
4. Muffled—walls reduce sound clarity.
5. No—being angry over an unvoiced (uncommunicated) problem is unfair.
6. Maybe not—if Paula may have it, the book isn’t as unique (obscure) in this case, so Steven’s worry about a unique gift is lessened.