Vocabulary Studio 59: Sonorous to stanza

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

1In the example "His sonorous voice filled the hall without a microphone.", what does sonorous mean?A. Not definitely established, fixed, or known.B. Having an unpleasant smell or taste from the spoilage of fat or oil.C. Deep, full, and resonant in sound.D. Unconventional in lifestyle, especially in an artistic setting.

2In the example "A spectral figure seemed to hover in the mist.", what does spectral mean?A. Uncertain and unable to make a firm decision.B. Thoroughly soaked or saturated with moisture.C. Lacking courage in a contemptible way.D. Ghostly or resembling an apparition; also relating to a spectrum.

3In the example "The discussion revealed a broad spectrum of opinions.", what does spectrum mean?A. A range or ordered series of related things.B. A difficult or puzzling problem.C. A planned route or schedule for a journey.D. A service or musical work for the dead, or a lament for something lost.

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