Question

1. peculiar pi-kyool-yer

james insists on making his peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with apricot jam, which i find peculiar.
tosha’s peculiar artistic style isn’t to everyone’s taste.
what’s your prediction?
my answer:
correct definition:

1. persecute pur-si-kyoot

one of the goals of international law is to stop people from being persecuted for their religious beliefs.
the croatians persecuted serbs by imprisoning them in horrifying camps.
what’s your prediction?
my answer:
correct definition:

Explanation:

For "Peculiar": From the examples, James' unusual choice of apricot jam for PB&J and Tosha's unique artistic style suggest "peculiar" means strange or unusual. For "Persecute": The examples show people being harmed (imprisoned, targeted for religion) by others, so it means to treat someone badly, especially due to beliefs/identity.

Answer:

• For "Peculiar": Prediction - "peculiar" means strange, odd, or unusual. Correct Definition - strange or unusual; distinctive in a way that may be odd.
• For "Persecute": Prediction - "persecute" means to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs. Correct Definition - to harass or punish in a cruel or unfair way, often due to religion, race, or beliefs.