Question

1. when riding a horse, you must maintain your equilibrium. (a) when riding a horse, you must maintain your confidence. (b) when riding a horse, you must maintain your balance. 13. the knight girded his sword over his armor. (a) the knight bound his sword around his armor. (b) the knight asked for directions to put his sword on over his armor. 14. a myriad of luminaries appeared at the reception. (a) a myriad of flying insects appeared at the reception. (b) a myriad of celebrities appeared at the reception. 15. the manifesto called for an end to the income tax. (a) the political leader called for an end to the income tax. (b) the public statement called for an end to the income tax. understanding word relationships circle the letter next to each correct answer. there may be more than one correct answer. 1. which word or words are related to public statement? (a) manifesto (b) centennial (c) asset (d) proclamation 2. which word or words are related to very important person? (a) principal (b) tycoon (c) countenance (d) luminary 3. which word or words are related to prepare for action? (a) disgruntle (b) gird (c) brace (d) mesmerize 4. which word or words are related to balance? (a) precedent (b) countenance (c) equilibrium (d) equivalence

Explanation:

• Question 1:
• Manifesto: A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
• Proclamation: An official announcement or declaration.
• Centennial: Relating to a hundredth anniversary.
• Asset: A useful or valuable thing or person.
• Question 2:
• Principal: The head of a school, college, or other educational institution.
• Tycoon: A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
• Countenance: A person's face or facial expression.
• Luminary: A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
• Question 3:
• Disgruntle: Make (someone) dissatisfied or annoyed.
• Gird: Encircle or fasten with a belt or band.
• Brace: Prepare (someone) for something difficult or unpleasant.
• Mesmerize: Hypnotize or fascinate.
• Question 4:
• Precedent: An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
• Countenance: A person's face or facial expression.
• Equilibrium: A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
• Equivalence: The condition of being equal or equivalent.

Answer:

1. A. manifesto, D. proclamation
2. A. principal, B. tycoon, D. luminary
3. B. gird, C. brace
4. C. equilibrium