Vocabulary Studio 45: Nexus to officious

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

1In the example "The station formed a nexus between the river trade and inland routes.", what does nexus mean?A. Deceptive or insincere talk, conduct, or pretense.B. An introductory statement preceding a main text or action.C. A connection or a point where several things come together.D. Cheerful readiness and eagerness to act.

2In the example "The argument depended on a nicety of wording.", what does nicety mean?A. The secretion or shedding of tears.B. A sharp fragment of a broken object, especially glass or pottery.C. The taking of something for one's own use; also money set aside for a purpose.D. A fine detail, subtle distinction, or point of precision.

3In the example "The obdurate official rejected even the smallest compromise.", what does obdurate mean?A. Stubbornly refusing to change an attitude or decision.B. Aggressively greedy or grasping.C. Unconventional in lifestyle, especially in an artistic setting.D. Relating to the sense of touch.

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