Question

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

1. the german people found themselves in thrall to adolf hitler.
2. the composure was arranged for piano and violin.
3. we were ensconced in front - row seats, thanks to my friend, the director.
4. the attack on the world trade center was a heinous act.
5. children should be indoctrinated against mumps and measles.
6. daredevils jump off the natural edifice into the water below.
7. the hapless goalkeeper endured the jeers of the crowd.
8. i received an interim payment of ten dollars when id completed half the job.
9. the children recited a reverie their uncle had taught them.
10. security guards remain incognito during public events.

Explanation:

1. "in thrall" means in a state of servitude or domination. The German people being in thrall to Hitler is a correct usage.
2. "composure" means calmness, not a musical - piece arrangement. The word is misused. A correct sentence could be: She regained her composure after the shock.
3. "ensconced" means settled comfortably. Being ensconced in front - row seats is a correct usage.
4. "heinous" means extremely wicked or reprehensible. The attack on the World Trade Center being a heinous act is a correct usage.
5. "indoctrinated" means to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. It is misused here as the correct word for protection against diseases is "vaccinated". A correct sentence could be: The cult indoctrinated its members with extreme ideas.
6. "edifice" usually refers to a large, imposing building. A natural formation is not typically called an edifice. A correct sentence could be: The ancient edifice stood tall in the city center.
7. "hapless" means unfortunate. A hapless goalkeeper enduring jeers is a correct usage.
8. "interim" means temporary. Receiving an interim payment is a correct usage.
9. "reverie" means a state of daydreaming. One cannot recite a reverie. A correct sentence could be: She lost herself in a reverie about her future.
10. "incognito" means with one's true identity concealed. Security guards remaining incognito is a correct usage.

Answer:

1. C
2. Incorrect. She regained her composure after the shock.
3. C
4. C
5. Incorrect. The cult indoctrinated its members with extreme ideas.
6. Incorrect. The ancient edifice stood tall in the city center.
7. C
8. C
9. Incorrect. She lost herself in a reverie about her future.
10. C