1. My mind and body were so (oppressed, heeded) by the stifling heat that afternoon that I couldn't do anything at all

Question

ans. heeded

2. Education and compassion are the only weapons by which we will (heed, vanquish) prejudice and superstition once and for all

Ans. vanquish

3. The man's pathetically (wan, elongated) personality is matched only by the hopelessly bland and lifeless statements that issue from his mouth.

ans. wan

Answer 1

1 is wrong; 2 and 3 are right.