Vocabulary Studio 35: Indistinct to inflated

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

1In the example "An indistinct voice came from the next room.", what does indistinct mean?A. Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.B. So mild or uncontroversial that it is unlikely to offend.C. Not clear enough to be readily perceived or understood.D. Intensely enthusiastic or impassioned.

2In the example "The indolent apprentice waited for others to finish the task.", what does indolent mean?A. Growing old or showing the effects of aging.B. Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.C. Continuing relentlessly and not yielding to persuasion or resistance.D. Inclined to avoid work or exertion.

3In the example "The closing chapter presents an ineluctable consequence of the earlier choice.", what does ineluctable mean?A. Impossible to avoid or escape.B. Ghostly or resembling an apparition; also relating to a spectrum.C. Required by fashion, convention, or accepted practice.D. Lacking sensation or awareness; figuratively, devoid of sensible restraint.

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