Vocabulary Studio 4: Anodyne to apposite

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1In the example "The spokesperson issued an anodyne statement that addressed none of the difficult questions.", what does anodyne mean?A. So mild or uncontroversial that it is unlikely to offend.B. Thick and resistant to flowing.C. Lasting for only a short time.D. Emitting or reflecting light; figuratively, clear and illuminating.

2In the example "Her antipathy to needless ceremony was well known.", what does antipathy mean?A. A confused or disorderly mass of things.B. A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.C. Something that discourages an action.D. Generosity of spirit, especially toward a rival or someone weaker.

3In the example "The antiquarian identified the unfamiliar seal on the letter.", what does antiquarian mean?A. The combining of separate things into one whole.B. A person sent to represent another person or group.C. A person who studies or collects objects associated with the past.D. A beginner or recent convert.

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