Vocabulary Studio 62: Tirade to transgression

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

1In the example "A minor delay prompted an unreasonable tirade.", what does tirade mean?A. A prolonged, angry outburst of criticism.B. Cheerful readiness and eagerness to act.C. A substantial building or an elaborate constructed system.D. Informal: courage, determination, and resourcefulness.

2In the example "The historian carried a heavy tome to the reading desk.", what does tome mean?A. An act that violates a rule, law, or moral boundary.B. A large or substantial book, especially a scholarly one.C. A person with informed, discriminating taste in a particular field.D. Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.

3In the example "The afternoon heat induced a torpor in the crowded room.", what does torpor mean?A. A large and destructive fire.B. Refusal to compromise or change one's position.C. A state of inactivity, sluggishness, or reduced responsiveness.D. A person who lives apart from others.

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