Vocabulary Studio 27: Felicity to fledgling

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

1In the example "The poet described stars scattered across the firmament.", what does firmament mean?A. A range or ordered series of related things.B. Severe criticism or reprimand.C. A quality of seriousness, dignity, and authority.D. The sky or heavens, especially as imagined as a vault above the earth.

2In the example "Their enthusiasm began to flag after the third delay.", what does flag mean?A. To weaken, droop, or lose energy and enthusiasm.B. To strip away, relinquish, or dispose of a possession or responsibility.C. To intercept or detain someone unexpectedly.D. To impose something unwanted on another person, often deceptively.

3In the example "The experienced editor offered advice to the fledgling.", what does fledgling mean?A. A concise statement expressing a general observation or principle.B. A person or organization that is inexperienced or just beginning.C. Intense enthusiasm or passionate feeling.D. The top of the head, often used humorously.

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