Which sentence correctly uses the word "abdicate"?

Mastering Vocabulary: Context and Usage

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The king decided to abdicate his throne in favor of his young son.
She had to abdicate her position in the race due to a sudden injury.
The committee will abdicate a new policy to improve security.
He tried to abdicate the responsibility of cleaning his room to his younger brother.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence where "ephemeral" is used correctly.
The ephemeral taste of the cake made it unforgettable.
The artist's fame was ephemeral, lasting only a few short months.
They built an ephemeral monument that stood for centuries.
His ephemeral work ethic led to a successful career.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses the word "flag"?
He decided to flag his enthusiasm as the project progressed.
The team began to flag after playing for over two hours in the sun.
She will flag the book on her next trip to the library.
They had to flag the building before the renovation could begin.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the sentence where "gullible" is used correctly.
The gullible landscape was breathtaking in the morning light.
His gullible nature led him to believe even the most outrageous stories.
The contract seemed gullible at first glance, but it was actually quite fair.
She practiced her speech until it sounded gullible and convincing.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that correctly uses "irascible".
The irascible solution to the problem was brilliant yet simple.
Her irascible personality made her difficult to work with at times.
The weather was particularly irascible during the summer months.
He wrote an irascible article that changed everyone's opinion.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses the word "lament"?
They decided to lament the decision until a better solution was found.
The poet's latest work is a beautiful lament for his lost love.
She could lament the complex equation after several attempts.
The team will lament a new strategy to improve their performance.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the sentence where "monastic" is used correctly.
The chef used a monastic technique to prepare the dish.
His monastic lifestyle helped him focus on his writing.
The building's architecture had a distinctly monastic feel.
B) and C) are both correct.
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