Vocabulary Studio 53: Quiescent to ratify

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

1In the example "The old oil had become rancid.", what does rancid mean?A. Showing deep respect or devotion.B. Very pale, thin, and corpse-like in appearance.C. Unable to be appeased or persuaded to relent.D. Having an unpleasant smell or taste from the spoilage of fat or oil.

2In the example "The rapacious landlord demanded more whenever the tenants made improvements.", what does rapacious mean?A. Aggressively greedy or grasping.B. Bold in a shameless or impudent way.C. Having abundant hair.D. So great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.

3In the example "The members voted to ratify the agreement.", what does ratify mean?A. To gather or acquire through effort.B. To give formal approval or confirmation.C. To polish a surface or improve the appearance of something.D. To record information systematically.

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