Question

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vocabulary power continued

1. engaging : charming

dictionary definition _

1. envelop : surround

dictionary definition _
exercise b multiple - meaning words
several of the words in the list have more than one meaning. fill in the word that best completes each sentence. in the space to the left, write in the number of the definition that helped you make your choice.
embroider v. 1. to ornament a piece of material with stitches that create a raised design or pattern; to make an ornament, pattern, or other design on cloth, leather, or other material with needlework; 2. to exaggerate; to add untrue details to
employ v. 1. to provide with work and pay wages; 2. to use; make use of (someone or something); 3. to occupy; to engage the attention of
endorse v. 1. to sign ones name on the back of (a check or other document) to indicate its transfer or to assure that it is paid; 2. to express public support or approval of

1. the fraternal order of police decided not to endorse any of the candidates for mayor in the upcoming election.
2. as the company expanded, the owner decided to employ more people.
3. bricklayers employ a variety of different tools to build a chimney.
4. sometimes, people embroider stories to make them sound more interesting to listeners.
5. bank tellers watch people endorse their paychecks every day.

xercise c usage

Explanation:

1. "endorse" in the context of the police not supporting candidates means to express public support, so the definition used is 2.
2. When a company hires more people, "employ" means to provide with work and pay wages, so the definition used is 1.
3. Bricklayers using tools means they are making use of them, so for "employ" here, the definition used is 2.
4. Adding un - true details to stories is exaggerating, so for "embroider" the definition used is 2.
5. Signing the back of paychecks is what bank tellers watch people do, so for "endorse" the definition used is 1.

Answer:

1. 2. endorse
2. 1. employ
3. 2. employ
4. 2. embroider
5. 1. endorse