English Vocabulary and Word Choice

The phrasal verb 'take in' in this context means to deceive or cheat someone. The sentence implies that the person is too clever to be easily fooled.

Canvas is a durable, heavy-duty fabric commonly used for making shoes, tents, and sails. 'Canvass' refers to the act of soliciting votes.

To take refuge means to find shelter or protection from danger. The other options do not fit the context of a thief hiding in a cave.

Stimulants are substances that increase physiological or nervous activity in the body. Tea, coffee, and alcohol are classified as stimulants or depressants, but in this list, 'stimulants' is the only appropriate category.

This is a famous line from 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The word 'cannon' refers to the artillery pieces.

A 'canon' is a general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged. 'Canons of mortality' refers to the established rules or standards regarding death or morality.

The word 'laden' means heavily loaded or weighed down. A bag filled with books would be described as laden with books.

To abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. 'Put an end to' is the direct synonym.

To revive means to restore to consciousness or life. Since the woman had fainted, she was revived after receiving water.

Correct Answer: coarse

Stationary means not moving or not intended to be moved. A bus that is not moving after a journey is described as stationary.

To 'turn up' is a phrasal verb meaning to arrive or be present. It is the correct replacement for 'were present'.

'On end' is an idiom meaning continuously or for a long time. It fits the context of rain falling without stopping.

To 'go through' means to read or examine something carefully. It is the appropriate replacement for 'to read' in this context.

An architect is a person who designs buildings and advises on their construction. This is the correct term for a designer of buildings.

To invest money is to put it into a business or financial scheme with the expectation of achieving a profit. 'Had put in' is synonymous with 'invested'.

Disreputable means not considered to be respectable in character or appearance. It is the correct adjective for someone with a bad reputation.

A crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. 'A critical stage' is synonymous with a 'crisis'.

To 'put up with' means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant. It is the correct phrasal verb for the sentence.

To tolerate means to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one does not necessarily like or agree with. It is the definition of 'put up with'.

To 'take for' means to mistake someone or something for someone or something else, or to assume they are a certain type of person. Here, it means to assume he was a priest.

To 'take to' something means to start doing it as a habit. The sentence implies they have formed a habit of having lunch together.

To 'take off' for an aeroplane means to leave the ground and begin flight.

To 'take after' someone means to resemble them in appearance or character, usually a family member.