Question

1. the retired first sergeant moved with surprising alacrity to pick up the childs fallen tricycle. (a) slow, painful progress (b) brisk willingness (c) indecision (d) clumsiness 2. infraction most nearly means (a) protection from external dangers. (b) the bending of light through a lens. (c) violation of a rule or law. (d) quiet, uninterrupted thought. 3. beseech most nearly means (a) to beg or plead. (b) insult or degrade. (c) give to upon ones death. (d) underneath something else. 4. he was articulate and well - mannered. (a) able to express ones self clearly (b) bending at the joints (c) austere, self - denying (d) having to do with beauty

Explanation:

1. "Alacrity" significa una actitud ágil y dispuesta, por lo que "brisk willingness" (disposición ágil) es la respuesta correcta.
2. "Infraction" se refiere a una violación de una regla o ley, por lo que "violation of a rule or law" es la respuesta correcta.
3. "Beseech" significa rogar o suplicar, entonces "to beg or plead" es la respuesta correcta.
4. "Articulate" se refiere a alguien que puede expresarse claramente, así que "able to express one’s self clearly" es la respuesta correcta.

Answer:

1. B. brisk willingness
2. C. violation of a rule or law
3. A. to beg or plead
4. A. able to express one’s self clearly