Question

using context to determine the meanings of words

the senator rose in power by showing great acumen. he always showed insight and could be shrewd if needed. he was known for his positive and upbeat attitude and was never tempestuous. in fact, some say that they have never seen him react to a situation in an explosive way. that being said, he wouldn’t have reached his position without auspicious circumstances. everyone needs good luck!

use context clues to determine the meanings of the underlined words in this passage.

acumen most likely means \an ability to make good decisions\.

tempestuous most likely means \ \.

auspicious most likely means \ \.

options: explosive, positive, upbeat

Explanation:

For "Temperstuous" (assuming it's a typo for "Temperatious" or "Temperamental", but likely "Temperstuous" is a typo for "Temperamental" or "Tumultuous"? Wait, looking at the context: "he was never temperstuous. In fact, some say that they have never seen him react to a situation in an explosive way." So we need to find the opposite of "explosive" or the meaning that fits. Wait, the options given are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat". Wait, no, the context says he was never [word], and he never reacted in an explosive way. So the word "temperstuous" (maybe "temperamental" or "tumultuous" but likely a typo for "temperamental" or "tempestuous") should mean something like "explosive" in behavior? Wait, no: the sentence is "he was never temperstuous. In fact, some say that they have never seen him react to a situation in an explosive way." So if he was never [word], and he never reacted explosively, then [word] would mean "explosive" (since he wasn't that, and he didn't react explosively). Wait, but the options are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat". So "temperstuous" most likely means "explosive"? Wait, no, let's re-examine:

Wait, the passage: "he was known for his positive and upbeat attitude and was never temperstuous. In fact, some say that they have never seen him react to a situation in an explosive way." So the "in fact" clause is explaining why he was never temperstuous—because he never reacted explosively. So "temperstuous" must mean something related to reacting explosively, so "explosive" (in terms of temper/behavior). So "Temperstuous most likely means 'explosive'."

For "Auspicious": The passage says "he wouldn't have reached his position without auspicious circumstances. Everyone needs good luck." So "auspicious" is related to good luck, and the options are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat"? Wait, no, maybe the options are misformatted. Wait, the original options for auspicious: looking at the image, the options are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat"? No, that doesn't make sense. Wait, maybe a typo, and "auspicious" should be related to favorable circumstances (since good luck is mentioned). But the options given are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat"? Wait, maybe the options for "auspicious" are different? Wait, no, the user's image shows for "Auspicious most likely means" with options "explosive", "positive", "upbeat"? That seems odd. Wait, maybe the original passage has "auspicious" and the context is "good luck", so maybe "positive" or "upbeat"? No, "auspicious" means favorable, promising. But the options given are "explosive", "positive", "upbeat". Wait, maybe a mistake in the options. Alternatively, maybe "auspicious" is related to "positive" circumstances? Wait, the passage says "without auspicious circumstances. Everyone needs good luck." So "auspicious" means favorable, so maybe "positive" (since positive circumstances would be favorable). So "Auspicious most likely means 'positive'."

But let's focus on the first missing one: "Temperstuous most likely means 'explosive'."

• For "Temperstuous": The context states he "was never temperstuous" and "never seen him react to a situation in an explosive way". This implies "temperstuous" relates to reacting explosively, so it means "explosive".
• For "Auspicious": The context says he needed "auspicious circumstances" to reach his position, and "everyone needs good luck". "Auspicious" means favorable, so among the options ("explosive", "positive", "upbeat"), "positive" (as positive circumstances are favorable) fits best (note: the options might have a typo, but based on context and options, "positive" is the closest to "favorable").

Answer:

• Temperstuous most likely means "explosive".
• Auspicious most likely means "positive".