Question

Choose the word that best matches the word in italics. 12. The child’s wild behavior marred the quiet dinner for the guests. (1 point) enabled hindered shamed spoiled 13. The track team’s coach managed to procure a sponsor for the upcoming trip, enabling all runners to attend. (1 point) grant hire obtain prioritize

Answer 1

mar v. to spoil, damage
The past tense of mar is marred, which would mean spoiled or damaged.

procure v. to persuade, obtain

Answer 2

• mar = spoil
• procure = obtain

The verb "mar" means to damage or to spoil something. It refers to something that is made less attractive or enjoyable. In this case, the fact that the child was behaving badly ruined the quiet dinner for the guests. On the other hand, to "procure" means to obtain something. This usually implies that the thing was obtained through a lot of effort and persistence.