Question

using context
for each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 42 - 43 makes sense in the context of the sentence. circle the item numbers next to the six sentences in which the words are used correctly.

1. although some people arent bothered by spelling mistakes in books or advertisements, such oversights really infuriate me.
2. after driving on the rough terrain in the mountains, i was grateful to return to the smooth roads of the highway.
3. if you have such pacifist beliefs, why are you always embroiled in conflicts and heated arguments?
4. the orchestra knew when to start playing based on the queue given by the conductor.
5. its often satisfying to waylay the day by sitting on the couch and watching television.
6. when our group decided to split up, i insisted that we designate a specific meeting time and place to ensure that we all returned safely.
7. although the fast food will tide me over for a few hours, it wont be able to slake my need for a nutritious and balanced meal.
8. meteorologists have proposed a simple scientific enigma to explain why ships and aircraft have gone missing in the area called the bermuda triangle.
9. i made a vow to myself long ago that i will stand up for what i believe, and i will never break such a promise.
10. the dog attempted to escape the yard to chase a squirrel, but the fence turned out to be too great a barrage for him to scale.

Explanation:

1. "Infuriate" means to make someone very angry, and it makes sense in the context of being bothered by spelling mistakes.
2. "Terrain" refers to an area of land, and it is used correctly in the context of driving on rough land in the mountains.
3. "Pacifist" is someone who opposes war or violence, and it makes sense in the context of being in conflicts despite such beliefs.
4. "Queue" in this context should be "cue". A "queue" is a line, while a "cue" is a signal. So this is incorrect.
5. "Waylay" means to stop or interrupt someone, not to spend time as used here. This is incorrect.
6. "Designate" means to assign or specify, and it is used correctly in the context of setting a meeting time and place.
7. "Slake" means to satisfy a thirst or need, and it is used correctly in the context of food not satisfying the need for a balanced - meal.
8. "Enigma" means a mystery. A scientific mystery doesn't make sense as "scientific" implies something that can be explained. This is incorrect.
9. "Vow" means a solemn promise, and it is used correctly here.
10. "Barrage" means a concentrated artillery bombardment or a large number of things coming rapidly. It is not used correctly in the context of a fence being an obstacle for a dog.

Answer:

1. Correct
2. Correct
3. Correct
4. Incorrect
5. Incorrect
6. Correct
7. Correct
8. Incorrect
9. Correct
10. Incorrect