Question

choose the correct word to be used in each of the sentences.
scarce - extremely rare or in short supply
bankruptcy - the legal state of being unable to pay debts owed to creditors
reverence - showing deep respect or awe
sanitarium - a medical facility for long - term illness or rest and recovery
exceptional - unusually good; outstanding
delinquent - failing in ones duty, especially in paying debts or behaving lawfully

1. after years of mounting debts, the company declared _____ last spring.
2. her score on the exam was _____ and earned her a scholarship.
3. the students listened with _____ as the elder recounted the community’s history.
4. during the 1900s, patients with chronic illnesses were often sent to a _____ for long - term care.
5. fresh water was _____ during the long drought, so the town rationed its supply.

Explanation:

1.

The company has mounting debts and declares a state related to not paying debts. "bankruptcy" means the legal state of being unable to pay debts owed to creditors, so it fits.

Her score on the exam was unusually good to earn a scholarship. "exceptional" means unusually good; outstanding, so it fits.

The students listened with deep respect as the elder recounted history. "reverence" means showing deep respect or awe, so it fits.

Answer:

bankruptcy - the legal state of being unable to pay debts owed to creditors

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