The most commonly used definition of "board" is "a group of people who have managerial or advisory power." The source language of "board" is Middle English.
board. [bord]. noun. [From Middle English bord, a piece of sawed lumber or a border]. 1. A piece of sawed wood that is longer than it is thick. 2. A group of people who have managerial or advisory power. 3. A flat, rectangular surface. 4. Food provided in exchange for pay.Use the drop-down menus to answer each question about the dictionary definition.What is the most commonly used definition of board?What is the source language of board?
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I apologize for the oversight. The most commonly used definition of "board" is "a flat, rectangular surface." Thank you for your correction.
What is the most commonly used definition of board?
✔ a long, thin piece of wood
What is the source language of board?
✔ Middle English
board. [bord]. noun. [From Middle English bord, a piece of sawed lumber or a border]. 1. A piece of sawed wood that is longer than it is thick. 2. A group of people who have managerial or advisory power. 3. A flat, rectangular surface. 4. Food provided in exchange for pay.Identify the definition of board used in each sentence.The board vetoed the decision.That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.
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In the sentence "The board vetoed the decision," the definition of "board" used is "a group of people who have managerial or advisory power."
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In the sentence "That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board," the definition of "board" used is "food provided in exchange for pay."
The board vetoed the decision.
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That college makes all first-year students pay for room and board.
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belligerent. bel. lig. er. ent. [buhl LIJ uhr unt]. adjective. [from Latin belliger, to wage war]. 1. Warring. 2. Having an aggressive or hostile attitude. In which sentences is belligerent used correctly? Check all that apply.The cheerful teenager is always belligerent.The belligerent countries at last decided to sign a peace treaty.The belligerent girl talked back to a teacher.The two days of vacation made them feel belligerent and relaxed.The United Nations sent a diplomat to the belligerent country.
The word "belligerent" is used correctly in the following sentences:
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The belligerent countries at last decided to sign a peace treaty. (This sentence correctly uses "belligerent" to describe countries that are warring or hostile.)
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The belligerent girl talked back to a teacher. (This sentence appropriately describes the girl as having an aggressive or hostile attitude.)
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The United Nations sent a diplomat to the belligerent country. (This sentence correctly uses "belligerent" to describe a country that is engaged in conflict.)
The other sentences do not use "belligerent" correctly:
- The cheerful teenager is always belligerent. (This does not fit as it contradicts the description of being cheerful.)
- The two days of vacation made them feel belligerent and relaxed. (This sentence also contradicts the feelings associated with relaxation.)
So, the correct sentences are:
- The belligerent countries at last decided to sign a peace treaty.
- The belligerent girl talked back to a teacher.
- The United Nations sent a diplomat to the belligerent country.
Here are the definitions of "channel" used in each sentence:
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In the sentence "He learned how to channel his anger," the definition used is 6. (verb) To direct through a channel.
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In the sentence "The diplomat served as a channel between the two presidents," the definition used is 2. (noun) A means of communication.
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In the sentence "The Bering Strait is a channel between Russia and Alaska," the definition used is 1. (noun) A narrow body of water.
I apologize for the confusion. Let's reassess the first sentence:
- In the sentence "He learned how to channel his anger," the correct definition used is 2. (verb) To direct through a channel.
Thank you for your patience! So the corrected answers are:
- 2. (verb) To direct through a channel.
- 2. (noun) A means of communication.
- 1. (noun) A narrow body of water.