Vocabulary Studio 26: Evanescence to febrile

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

1In the example "The painting explores the evanescence of a remembered scene.", what does evanescence mean?A. The quality or process of fading quickly from view or existence.B. A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty.C. A range or ordered series of related things.D. Severe criticism or reprimand.

2In the example "The timestamp helped exculpate the wrongly accused clerk.", what does exculpate mean?A. To satisfy a desire or appetite fully.B. To clear someone from blame or guilt.C. To strip away, relinquish, or dispose of a possession or responsibility.D. To intercept or detain someone unexpectedly.

3In the example "The exigency of the repair left little time for debate.", what does exigency mean?A. Reverence and devotion, especially in religion.B. A temporary state of suspension or inactivity.C. An urgent need or demanding circumstance requiring action.D. A reduction in size, amount, or importance.

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