Vocabulary Studio 25: Erudite to euphonious

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

1In the example "An ethereal melody seemed to float above the orchestra.", what does ethereal mean?A. Full of twists or complicated turns.B. Conflicting or lacking harmony.C. Uncertain and unable to make a firm decision.D. Delicate, light, or otherworldly in appearance or quality.

2In the example "The notice used a euphemism instead of naming the unpleasant task.", what does euphemism mean?A. A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh or embarrassing.B. Careful avoidance of waste in using money or resources.C. Extreme poverty or severe lack of resources.D. A person fanatically devoted to a cause or belief.

3In the example "The poet preferred euphonious combinations of vowels.", what does euphonious mean?A. Stern, gloomy, and unsmiling.B. Pleasant and harmonious in sound.C. Using very few words.D. Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances.

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