Vocabulary Studio 17: Deprecate to desultory

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

1In the example "She would deprecate her own achievements when praised.", what does deprecate mean?A. To free someone from a mistaken belief.B. To fill or soak thoroughly until no more can readily be absorbed.C. To express disapproval of or belittle something.D. To delight or charm someone deeply.

2In the example "The critics were quick to deride the unfamiliar design.", what does deride mean?A. To conceal one's true motives or feelings through pretense.B. To mark with parallel lines, grooves, or streaks.C. To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.D. To ridicule or speak of with contempt.

3In the example "The film was polished but derivative.", what does derivative mean?A. Based heavily on another work or source and lacking originality.B. Fully supplied or filled with something.C. Harshly discordant or unpleasantly noisy.D. Unable to be appeased or persuaded to relent.

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