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 "A complete application would expedite the review.", what does expedite mean?A. To exclude someone from a group or shared activities.B. To make a process happen more quickly.C. To free someone from a mistaken belief.D. To enjoy or appreciate something attentively.

2In the example "The forecast was an extrapolation from a limited set of observations.", what does extrapolation mean?A. A model of excellence or a perfect example of a quality.B. The everyday language or idiom of a particular community.C. An inference or projection extending beyond known information.D. Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation.

3In the example "The newsroom took on a febrile atmosphere before the announcement.", what does febrile mean?A. Having abundant hair.B. So great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.C. Severely plain, restrained, or lacking comforts and ornament.D. Feverish, either literally or in restless excitement.

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