Question

"Know now then thyself, presume not God to scan;/The proper study of mankind is man."

Which of these is nearest in meaning to the word presume, as it is used in the passage above?

-hasten
-invent
-cease
-attempt*

I think it is attempt but I am not sure.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

"And among other things, the poor pigeons, I perceive, were loth to leave their houses, but hovered about the windows and balconies till they were, some of them burned, their wings, and fell down."

Which of these is nearest in meaning to the word loth, as it is used in the passage above?

-eager
-prepared
-unable
-reluctant*

Answer 3

Thank you very much for your help.