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 upshot of the meeting was a simpler plan.", what does upshot mean?A. The final result or outcome.B. Mental composure, especially under strain.C. A connection or a point where several things come together.D. Anxiety or fear about what may happen.

2In the example "He continued to vacillate between the two proposals.", what does vacillate mean?A. To give formal approval or confirmation.B. To waver between choices or positions.C. To strip away, relinquish, or dispose of a possession or responsibility.D. To intercept or detain someone unexpectedly.

3In the example "The vainglorious introduction listed every minor triumph.", what does vainglorious mean?A. Boldly willing to take risks or challenge expectations.B. Brave and spirited in facing danger or difficulty.C. Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements.D. Treacherously disloyal or untrustworthy.

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