1) Analyze the context of the bold words in each sentence. Choose the correct meaning. The teacher sanctioned the student's choice of subjects for his thesis, saying it was a good idea.

criticized
ignored
disapproved
approved
forgot

2) Analyze the context of the bold words in each sentence. Choose the correct meaning.

The showman was ostentatious in his choice of clothing, choosing to wear gaudy colors and flashy jewelry.

dull
colorless
boring
sad
showy

3) Analyze the context of the bold words in each sentence. Choose the correct meaning.

The drama students jumped on the stage and began immediately delivering an impromptu performance without completing any rehearsals.

spontaneous
thought out
practiced
repeated
rehearsed

4) Analyze the context of the bold words in each sentence. Choose the correct meaning.

When the old man saw the young man about to hit a fellow student, he shouted out, "Desist this violence immediately! Nothing can come of it but sorrow."

continue
ignore
advance
stop
uphold

5) Analyze the context of the bold words in each sentence. Choose the correct meaning.

"Making a bad grade in one course should not preclude you from reaching your goals in life," said the teacher to the discouraged student. "You can always retake the course and get a better grade or you may excel in another course. Some of the most successful people in life have encountered obstacles and overcome them."

help
prevent
defeat
stop and prevent
stop