Political candidates often seek endorsements from reputable groups to show they are trustworthy. This public approval can influence the voter's decision.

Question

Which phrase from the sentences above provides the best clue to the meaning of endorsements as it is used here?

(1 point)
Responses

This public approval
This public approval

Political candidates
Political candidates

can influence the voter's decision
can influence the voter's decision

to show they are trustworthy

Answer 1

The phrase that provides the best clue to the meaning of "endorsements" as it is used here is "This public approval."

Answer 2

Something was burning in the kitchen. The smoke began to permeate the whole house and set off the smoke detectors.





What is the meaning of permeate in this sentence?

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Responses

cause smell in
cause smell in

spread throughout
spread throughout

create fire across
create fire across

fill with a bad odor

Answer 3

The meaning of "permeate" in this sentence is "spread throughout."

Answer 4

Which word is a synonym for overdue?(1 point)
Responses

benevolent
benevolent

benighted
benighted

belated
belated

beguiled

Answer 5

The word that is a synonym for "overdue" is belated.