Vocabulary Studio 32: Harbinger to iconoclast

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

1In the example "The hirsute character was recognizable by his enormous beard.", what does hirsute mean?A. Harsh, loud, or insistently forceful.B. Having abundant hair.C. Lacking a steady purpose or consistent course.D. Not physically touchable or not readily measurable.

2In the example "The critic dismissed the elaborate sales pitch as humbug.", what does humbug mean?A. Something that discourages an action.B. An illness or a serious problem affecting something.C. Deceptive or insincere talk, conduct, or pretense.D. A range or ordered series of related things.

3In the example "The iconoclast questioned a rule that no one else dared discuss.", what does iconoclast mean?A. A person sent to represent another person or group.B. A fine detail, subtle distinction, or point of precision.C. A group of three people sharing authority or control.D. A person who challenges cherished beliefs or established conventions.

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