Question

For each sentence, choose a word that most closely matches the meaning of the bolded word or words. You can refer to this list of words:

• effluvia
• prevalent
• virulent
• flocculent
• morbid
• propagate
1. In the nineteenth century, the Brontë sisters published their works under men's names. This practice was quite common and was widely
followed by many other women writers.
2. The critic's review of the artist's work was spiteful and harsh.
3. It is alarming to see that many adolescents suffer from deadly obesity.
4. The first snowfall covered the ground with a white blanket of soft, wool-like flakes.
5. Martin Luther's devout followers worked hard to spread his ideas and beliefs.

Answer 1

prevalent

virulent

morbid

flocculent

propagate

-pluto

Answer 2

Since the words aren't bolded, I chose the best answers based on context clues:

1. Prevalent

2. Virulent

3. Morbid

4. Flocculent

5. Propagate