Question

(1) Carson was at first flattered by the ______ of his new colleagues, but he soon realized that their admiration rested chiefly on his connections, not his accomplishments.

(2) Through ______, the chef created a creamy sauce by combining brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them over medium-high heat.

(3) Although I’d asked a simple “yes” or “no” question, Irfan’s reply was ______, and I didn’t know how to interpret it.

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Adulation (b) Liquefaction (c) Equivocal

Explanation:

(1) Carson was at first flattered by the adulation of his new colleagues, but he soon realized that their admiration rested chiefly on his connections, not his accomplishments.

(2) Through liquefaction, the chef created a creamy sauce by combining brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a pan and cooking them over medium-high heat.

(3) Although I’d asked a simple “yes” or “no” question, Irfan’s reply was equivocal, and I didn’t know how to interpret it.