Question

1. abrasiveness

(a) works best when the colors are carefully matched with each other.
(b) in a person can make others uncomfortable.
(c) can be smoothed with the right polish.
(d) reminds me of the time i spent at sea.

1. we derived

(a) pleasure from seeing our friend succeed.
(b) clean water from the river by using a filter.
(c) the bike to the park after school.
(d) the answer to the problem.

1. to electrify

(a) the girl to student council, you need to vote.
(b) the class, the science teacher showed them an amazing experiment.
(c) a crowd you have to win them over and make them love you.
(d) the entire country would change peoples lives.

1. a gingerly

(a) attempt at making a cake for the first time ended surprisingly in a triumph.
(b) puppy bounced all over the room with enthusiasm.
(c) taste is achieved by adding cinnamon.
(d) walk along the circus tightrope ended in applause.

Explanation:

1. "Abrasiveness" refers to harsh, grating behavior in people, which makes others uncomfortable.
2. "Derived" means to obtain something abstract; here, pleasure from a friend's success fits this usage.
3. "Electrify" means to thrill or excite a group; the science teacher's experiment would electrify the class.
4. "Gingerly" means cautious; a first-time cake attempt would be cautious, and the result is a surprise triumph.

Answer:

1. (b) in a person can make others uncomfortable.
2. (a) pleasure from seeing our friend succeed.
3. (b) the class, the science teacher showed them an amazing experiment.
4. (a) attempt at making a cake for the first time ended surprisingly in a triumph.