Question

Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence.
The ___ man uses coupons when he buys groceries so he can give the money he saves to charity.
1) stingy
2) miserly
3) cheap
4) thrifty

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The best word to complete the sentence is **4) thrifty**.

The sentence would read: "The thrifty man uses coupons when he buys groceries so he can give the money he saves to charity."

This implies that the man is wise with his spending, looking to save money in order to support a good cause, which aligns with the meaning of "thrifty." The other options have more negative connotations.
What is the meaning of the root sequ in the word sequential?
We started the salsa dance class by learning three sequential steps.
1) follow
2) twist
3) move
4) lead
GPT-4o mini
The root "sequ" in the word "sequential" means **1) follow**.

The word "sequential" refers to things that follow in a particular order or sequence. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that the steps of the salsa dance class follow one after the other in a specific progression.
What word is an ANTONYM for the word euphoria?
The euphoria of the crowd disappeared with the announcement that the final point was disputed by the referee.
1) strength
2) despair
3) mood
4) elation
GPT-4o mini
The word that is an ANTONYM for "euphoria" is **2) despair**.

"Euphoria" refers to a state of intense happiness and excitement, while "despair" indicates a state of hopelessness or extreme sadness, making it an opposite or antonymous term.
Read the dictionary entry
GIBE (v): to make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks
In which sentence is the word gibe used as defined in the dictionary entry.
1) The unfair gibe was cruel to all those who worked so hard on the project.
2) His thoughtless gibe did not create an atmosphere that encouraged discussion.
3) We were taught that a gibe can cause someone to be deeply hurt.
4) Critics of the mayor often gibe about this less-than-perfect articulation of ideas.
GPT-4o mini
The sentence in which the word "gibe" is used as defined in the dictionary entry is **4) Critics of the mayor often gibe about this less-than-perfect articulation of ideas.**

In this sentence, "gibe" is used as a verb to indicate making taunting or mocking remarks, which aligns with the definition provided in the dictionary entry. The other sentences either use "gibe" as a noun or do not directly illustrate the action of making taunting remarks.