The journalist was____by a group of protesters demanding answers.

Fill in the blank with the meaning "to approach or confront someone in a way that is aggressive and inappropriate".

A) ignored

B) welcomed

C) praised

D) accosted

Jack’s boorish behavior was so offensive that he was asked to leave the restaurant.

Identify the meaning of the word 'boor' in the sentence.

A) a refined and polite person

B) a rude and uncultured person

C) a friendly and social person

D) a knowledgeable and wise person

The students construed the teacher’s comment as a hint for the test.

Which of the following is the antonym of "construe"?

A) misunderstand

B) interpret

C) analyze

D) explain

The artist created an effigy of a mythical creature using clay and straw.

Which of the following words is a synonym for "effigy"?

A) portrait

B) sculpture

C) painting

D) photograph

Sarah’s tendency to procrastinate was her Achilles heel, often undermining her otherwise excellent work.

Identify the parts of speech for the word "Achilles heel"?

A)verb

B) adverb

C) noun

D) adjective

Naina was accosted by a panhandler who became aggressive when she refused to give him money.

What does "accost" mean?

A) to approach and address someone boldly or aggressively.

B) to avoid interaction with someone.

C) to assist someone politely.

D) to greet someone casually.

Oliver’s boorish and crude remarks were inappropriate for the occasion.

Find the antonym of the word 'Boor' in the given sentence.

A) rude

B) refined

C)uncultured

D) ill-mannered

Luffy’s ambiguous statement could be construed in several different ways.

Find the synonym for the word "construe".

A) misinterpret

B) analyze

C) ignore

D) consider

During the festival, a dragon effigy was ceremoniously destroyed to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.

Find the parts of speech for the word "construe"?

A)adverb

B) verb

C) adjective

D) middle english

Even though Mary was an exceptional athlete, her Achilles heel was her tendency to get injured during key competitions.

Choose the antonym of the word 'achilles.'

A) weakness

B) vulnerability

C) strength

D) defect