Vocabulary Studio 40: Laud to luminous

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

1In the example "The loquacious passenger soon knew everyone's destination.", what does loquacious mean?A. Serving as an artificial, usually inferior substitute.B. Inclined to talk at length.C. Near death or close to ceasing activity or existence.D. Not troubled, disturbed, or unsettled.

2In the example "The actor gave the comic complaint a lugubrious delivery.", what does lugubrious mean?A. Unwilling or unable to believe something.B. Stubbornly resistant to authority or correction.C. Excessively mournful or gloomy.D. Bold in a shameless or impudent way.

3In the example "The luminous dial remained visible after the lights went out.", what does luminous mean?A. Pleasant and harmonious in sound.B. Ordinary or lacking excitement; also worldly rather than spiritual.C. Truthful or accurately representing the facts.D. Emitting or reflecting light; figuratively, clear and illuminating.

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