Question

which sentence uses the underlined vocabulary word incorrectly? the imputation was clear; we were meant to find that treasure! there was an imputation of expectancy in the hints she gave us. her consistent high scores earned her an imputation as a smart student.

Explanation:

The word "imputation" means an accusation or the act of attributing something to someone. In the first - sentence "The imputation was clear; we were meant to find that treasure!", it is used incorrectly. It doesn't fit the context as the idea of accusation or attribution is not relevant here. The second sentence uses it to mean an implied sense of expectancy, and the third uses it to mean the attribution of being a smart student.

Answer:

The imputation was clear; we were meant to find that treasure!