Question

Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in the parentheses.

1. Because he delivered his excuse so (haltingly), they doubted his truthfulness.

a. insecurely
b. bravely
c. forcefully
d. confidently

2. The child had a habit of (scorning) green vegetables.

a. spurning
b. eating
c. throwing
d. enjoying

3. She was (fickle) about the team and would only support it when it was on a winning streak.

a. not consistent
b. loyal
c. disinterested
d. aggravated

Answer 1

1. a. insecurely
2. a. spurning
3. a. not consistent

Answer 2

I agree with the person above.
1. The word haltingly means the same as A. insecurely.
2. The word scorning means the same as A. spurning = hate
3. The word fickle means the same as A. non-consistent.