Question

journal - 10/21/2025
5 minutes.
main questions:

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vocabulary synonyms
intractable a. by proxy, substituting
ruse b. contrary, defiant, unruly
stratification c. an act, trickery, fraud
superfluous d. level, layer, hierarchy
vicarious e. extra, excess, surplus

Explanation:

• "Intractable" means difficult to control or manage, which aligns with "contrary, defiant, unruly" (b).
• "Ruse" refers to a trick or deception, corresponding to "an act, trickery, fraud" (c).
• "Stratification" is about layers or levels, matching "level, layer, hierarchy" (d).
• "Superfluous" means more than needed, like "extra, excess, surplus" (e).
• "Vicarious" involves experiencing through a substitute, similar to "by proxy, substituting" (a).

Answer:

Intractable - b, Ruse - c, Stratification - d, Superfluous - e, Vicarious - a