Vocabulary Studio 64: Upshot to veracity

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

1In the example "The students continued to venerate the teacher who had encouraged them.", what does venerate mean?A. To strengthen or support.B. To regard with deep respect or reverence.C. To calm anger or soften someone's attitude.D. To express disapproval of or belittle something.

2In the example "The historian sought a veracious account rather than a flattering one.", what does veracious mean?A. Harshly discordant or unpleasantly noisy.B. Remaining calm and undisturbed under pressure.C. Truthful or accurately representing the facts.D. Having a sharply strong smell or taste; figuratively, sharply effective.

3In the example "The editor checked the veracity of the quotation.", what does veracity mean?A. A connection or a point where several things come together.B. A group of three people sharing authority or control.C. A difficult or puzzling problem.D. Truthfulness or conformity to fact.

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