Question

Circle the letter of the best SYNONYM (the word or phrase most nearly
the same as the word(s) in bold-faced type).
1. excerpts from an opera
a. artifices in b. characters in c. omissions from d. plots in e. portions of
2. to expound on one's success
a. relive b. underestimate c. explain in detail d. brag about e. subvert
3. exoneration of an offender
a. disbelief b. pursuit c. condemnation d. release e. imprisonment
4. imposition of a hardship
a. infliction b. removal c. endurance d. defense e. annihilation

Answer 1

Circle the letter of the best ANTONYM (the word or phrase most nearly
opposite the word in bold-faced type).
5. exhilarating evenings
a. depressing b. cheering c. tiring d. unremarkable e. primordial
6. a(n) proponent of a vegetarian diet
a. example b. opponent c. enthusiast d. inventor e. interpreter
7. exorbitant fees
a. reasonable b. precise c. excessive d. basic e. very low

Answer 2

Use a dictionary for this question. Does that help?

Answer 3

Well This all comes from a book that has the stuff in it, but i dont understand it @poliglota3

Answer 4

Use their instructions for what the synonyms are, and match the closest answer to the definition you find in the dictionary, and you'll be good. For example, the dictionary says an excerpt = a small part of a longer written work. Which answer for that first question is the best one?

Answer 5

Portions of? @poliglota3

Answer 6

You got it!

Answer 7

Yay! Thank you!

Answer 8

No problem.