Vocabulary Studio 55: Reprobate to ringlet

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

1In the example "The comedy's cheerful reprobate repeatedly escapes the consequences of his schemes.", what does reprobate mean?A. An ambitious newcomer seeking status or social acceptance.B. A brief venture into an unfamiliar area or activity.C. A person regarded as unprincipled or morally corrupt.D. Excessive concern with minor rules or details, often as a display of learning.

2In the example "The choir rehearsed a requiem for the memorial concert.", what does requiem mean?A. A division into two contrasting parts or categories.B. A collection of wild or unusual animals, often kept for display.C. A fixed or limited period of work or activity.D. A service or musical work for the dead, or a lament for something lost.

3In the example "Her resolution did not weaken after the first failure.", what does resolution mean?A. Firm determination or a decision intended to guide action.B. An urgent need or demanding circumstance requiring action.C. A visible exposure of rock at the earth's surface.D. Truthfulness or conformity to fact.

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