Vocabulary Studio 9: Brusque to cadaverous

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

1In the example "The additional documents buttress her account of the voyage.", what does buttress mean?A. To damage trust in the truth or reliability of something.B. To enjoy or appreciate something attentively.C. To weaken or drain of energy.D. To strengthen or support.

2In the example "The cacophonous rehearsal sent several listeners into the hallway.", what does cacophonous mean?A. Harshly discordant or unpleasantly noisy.B. Accustomed to something unpleasant through repeated exposure.C. Encouraging rebellion against established government or authority.D. Feeling or showing sincere remorse.

3In the example "The actor's cadaverous makeup made the ghost convincing.", what does cadaverous mean?A. Inclined to talk at length.B. Very pale, thin, and corpse-like in appearance.C. Showing arrogant disdain or an air of superiority.D. Spread out or lacking concentration and precision.

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