sábado, 25 de abril de 2009

Exercício IV - Contexto e Comparação

1.The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. The word languidly in this sentence means
energetically - quickly
energy - less actively

2. The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well.The word resolute in this sentence means
wavering - determined
not determined - unsure

3. Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. The word perplexed in this sentence means
troubled or confused - at ease
calm - relaxed

4. After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed. The word lethargic in this sentence means
active - bubbly
exhausted - lively

5. Instead of climbing into bed, she decided to take a nap on the chaise. The word chaise in this sentence means
sleeping bag - bed-like furniture
chair - floor

6. The unsubstantial story was as if she were retelling a dream. The word unsubstantial in this sentence means
realistic - true
unreal - unlike