Question

using the word bank fallowness preposterous mundane poignant fortuitous pugilistic somnolent b. directions: in each blank, write the letter of the choice that is closest in meaning to the word in italics. 1. a mundane activity a. marvelous b. commonplace c. wavy d. sneaky 2. a preposterous idea a. on purpose b. perfect c. unusual d. ridiculous 3. the field’s fallowness a. inactivity b. foulness c. shallowness d. following 4. a pugilistic attitude a. pug - nosed b. piglike c. calm d. like a boxer 5. a poignant moment a. picky b. painful c. poor d. wealthy 6. a fortuitous event a. unlucky b. fifth c. chance d. lazy 7. a somnolent mood a. shaky b. lively c. sleepy d. thin 8. a sinuous turn a. wavy b. tough c. straight d. right

Explanation:

1. "Mundane" means ordinary or common, so "commonplace" is the closest match.
2. "Preposterous" means absurd or ridiculous, matching option d.
3. "Fallow" describes unused, inactive farmland, so "inactivity" aligns with this meaning.
4. "Pugilistic" relates to fighting or boxing, so "like a boxer" is the correct match.
5. "Poignant" means deeply moving or painful emotionally, matching "painful".
6. "Fortuitous" means happening by chance or luck, so "chance" is the closest.
7. "Somnolent" means sleepy or drowsy, matching option c.
8. "Sinuous" means having curves or being wavy, so "wavy" is the correct match.

Answer:

1. b. commonplace
2. d. ridiculous
3. a. inactivity
4. d. like a boxer
5. b. painful
6. c. chance
7. c. sleepy
8. a. wavy