Question

Choose the meaning of the bolded vocabulary word in each passage.

1. "They continued to walk onward, while the elder traveler exhorted his companion to make good speed..."
helped
begged
urged
whisper
2. “When the minister spoke from the pulpit with power and fervid eloquence . . .”
arbitrary
calm
confusing
enthusiastic

Answer 1

The bolded words in each passage are exhorted and fervid respectively. The meaning of the given vocabulary words as used in the sentences are:
1. Exhorted - it means urged, the answer is option c
2. Fervid - it means enthusiastic, the answer is option d

Answer 2

The meaning of the bolded vocabulary word in the first passage, exhorted, means urge. Option c is correct.

The meaning of the bolded vocabulary word in the second passage, fervid, means enthusiastic. Option D is correct.

Urge means trying earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

The verb exhort can be defined as strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Fervid means intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree. It is an adjective.

The adjective enthusiastic can be defined as having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.