Vocabulary Studio 52: Proscribe to quibble

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

1In the example "The rules proscribe private use of the shared funds.", what does proscribe mean?A. To forbid or officially condemn.B. To speak harmfully or falsely about someone.C. To unfairly criticize or diminish someone's value or reputation.D. To win favor or reduce anger by a conciliatory act.

2In the example "She appointed a proxy to attend the meeting.", what does proxy mean?A. A small room immediately beneath a roof.B. A person authorized to act for another, or a substitute representing something else.C. The concluding part of a speech, often emphatic or elaborate.D. A soft, gentle breeze.

3In the example "The pugnacious debater treated every question as a challenge.", what does pugnacious mean?A. Idealistic to an impractical or unrealistic degree.B. Doing good or promoting the welfare of others.C. Eager or inclined to quarrel or fight.D. Peaceful, happy, and prosperous, often in recollection.

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