Question

fill in the blank. complete the following sentences using the word bank. word bank: benign capricious dawdle defamation esoteric. the woman is suing the magazine for __________ of character because she thinks that their comments have ruined her reputation. the woman was happy to learn that the tumor was ________ and would not cause her harm. it was difficult to get the ________ girl to settle down and stay on one topic; her subjects of conversation changed as rapidly as her moods. only those who go through initiation ceremonies of the cult understand the meaning of their ________ vows. the boss of the company does not allow his employees to __________; he expects them to work quickly and efficiently.

Explanation:

1. "Defamation" means the act of damaging someone's reputation by false statements, which fits the context of the woman suing the magazine for ruining her reputation.
2. "Benign" is used to describe a tumor that is not harmful or cancerous, which is appropriate for the second - sentence context.
3. "Capricious" means impulsive and changing frequently, which describes the girl who has rapidly changing conversation topics and moods.
4. "Esoteric" means understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge, which is suitable for the vows that only cult initiates understand.
5. "Dawdle" means to waste time and move slowly, which is what the boss doesn't want his employees to do.

Answer:

1. Defamation
2. Benign
3. Capricious
4. Esoteric
5. Dawdle