Question
Each of the following questions presents a word in
bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Stymie I. The rain stymied plans for the outdoor concert, forcing organizers to reschedule. II. Her encouraging words were meant to stymie his enthusiasm, but had the opposite effect. III. Legislative gridlock stymied progress on the bill, frustrating both parties.Solution
Stymie means to block, hinder, or obstruct progress. I and III are correct: rain and gridlock blocked events/progress. II is incorrect: “encouraging words” are not obstacles—misuse of meaning.
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