Vocabulary Studio 38: Irreproachable to jocund

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

1In the example "The comic character dismissed his rival as a jackanapes.", what does jackanapes mean?A. The top of the head, often used humorously.B. An old-fashioned term for an impudent or conceited person.C. A confused or disorderly mass of things.D. The final resolution or explanation of a plot.

2In the example "The misplaced crown was intended as a harmless jape.", what does jape mean?A. A sharp fragment of a broken object, especially glass or pottery.B. The taking of something for one's own use; also money set aside for a purpose.C. A joke or playful trick.D. A person or organization that is inexperienced or just beginning.

3In the example "The jocund host welcomed each guest by name.", what does jocund mean?A. Boldly willing to take risks or challenge expectations.B. Fluent and ready in speech but shallow or lacking sincerity.C. In an original, pure, or unspoiled condition.D. Cheerful and full of high spirits.

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