Question

2d understanding contextual meanings
read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c. if the word is used incorrectly, write a new sentence using the word correctly.

1. the ball was expedited into the stands for a home - run.
2. lees woeful countenance inspired pity in all of us.
3. the firefighters girded themselves to tackle the massive blaze.
4. tightrope walkers use a long pole to maintain their equilibrium.
5. in a spurious burst just seconds from the finish, kwame pulled ahead.
6. rather than write down the password, i mesmerized it.
7. seth disgruntled over the fence and kept running.
8. i have always wanted to be a precedent at a newspaper.
9. hopes of winning the white house proved illusory for the candidate.
10. as a biased participant, it is not up to you to adjudicate the matter.

adjudicate
centennial
countenance
disgruntle
equilibrium
expedite
gird
gratuitous
illusory
implacable
luminary
manifesto
mesmerize
precedent

Explanation:

1. "expedited" is misused. It means to speed up a process, not to send something. Correct sentence: We expedited the delivery of the package.
2. "countenance" (facial expression) is used correctly.
3. "girded" (prepared oneself) is used correctly.
4. "equilibrium" (balance) is used correctly.
5. "spurious" means false or fake, and is misused here. Correct sentence: His spurious claims were quickly debunked.
6. "mesmerized" means to be fascinated, not to memorize. Correct sentence: The audience was mesmerized by the magician's performance.
7. "disgruntled" is an adjective, not a verb. Correct sentence: The disgruntled employee quit his job.
8. "precedent" is misused. It means an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. Correct sentence: The court case set a new precedent.
9. "illusory" (false or deceptive) is used correctly.
10. "adjudicate" (make a formal judgment) is used correctly.

Answer:

1. Incorrect. We expedited the delivery of the package.
2. Correct.
3. Correct.
4. Correct.
5. Incorrect. His spurious claims were quickly debunked.
6. Incorrect. The audience was mesmerized by the magician's performance.
7. Incorrect. The disgruntled employee quit his job.
8. Incorrect. The court case set a new precedent.
9. Correct.
10. Correct.