Vocabulary Studio 19: Diffuse to discord

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

1In the example "The diffuse light softened the sharp edges of the room.", what does diffuse mean?A. Inactive for a time but capable of becoming active.B. Uncertain and unable to make a firm decision.C. Spread out or lacking concentration and precision.D. Thoroughly soaked or saturated with moisture.

2In the example "The budget change caused a diminution in the program's reach.", what does diminution mean?A. A speech in which a character voices thoughts aloud, usually while alone.B. A scene of uproar and chaotic confusion.C. Careful avoidance of waste in using money or resources.D. A reduction in size, amount, or importance.

3In the example "A slow dirge accompanied the procession.", what does dirge mean?A. A mournful song or piece of music, especially for the dead.B. Playful fancy or an unusual imaginative notion.C. Something that discourages an action.D. A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty.

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