Question

2d understanding contextual meanings. read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c. if the word is used incorrectly, write a new sentence using the word correctly.

1. the ball was expedited into the stands for a home - run.
2. lees woeful countenance inspired pity in all of us.
3. the firefighters girded themselves to tackle the massive blaze.
4. tightrope walkers use a long pole to maintain their equilibrium.
5. in a spurious burst just seconds from the finish, kwame pulled ahead.
6. rather than write down the password, i mesmerized it.
7. seth disgruntled over the fence and kept running.
8. i have always wanted to be a precedent at a newspaper.
9. hopes of winning the white house proved illusory for the candidate.
10. as a biased participant, it is not up to you to adjudicate the matter.

adjudicate
centennial
countenance
disgruntle
equilibrium
expedite
gird
gratuitous
illusory
implacable
luminary
manifesto
mesmerize
precedent

Explanation:

1. "expedited" is misused. Correct usage: We expedited the delivery of the important documents.
2. "countenance" is used correctly as it means facial expression.
3. "girded" is used correctly meaning to prepare oneself.
4. "equilibrium" is used correctly referring to balance.
5. "spurious" is misused. Correct usage: The spurious claim was quickly debunked.
6. "mesmerized" is misused. Correct usage: The audience was mesmerized by the magician's performance.
7. "disgruntled" is misused. Correct usage: The disgruntled employee filed a complaint.
8. "precedent" is misused. Correct usage: The court case set a new precedent.
9. "illusory" is used correctly meaning deceptive or false.
10. "adjudicate" is used correctly meaning to make a judgment.

Answer:

1. Incorrect. We expedited the delivery of the important documents.
2. Correct.
3. Correct.
4. Correct.
5. Incorrect. The spurious claim was quickly debunked.
6. Incorrect. The audience was mesmerized by the magician's performance.
7. Incorrect. The disgruntled employee filed a complaint.
8. Incorrect. The court case set a new precedent.
9. Correct.
10. Correct.