The context of this sentence talks about an author and his "brilliant" and "gripping" writing. It makes sense that writing described in such positive language would be widely praised or "acclaimed." Additionally, "vex" means confuse, irritate and annoy; "intimidate" means frighten into doing something; "rectify" means fix; "emulate" means copy, match the accomplishments of.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like ask for, request. So, the correct answer is to "solicit." Additionally, "antagonize" means irritate, annoy, 'wind-up'; "elevate" means rise up, lift up; "dispute" means argue against a certain point; "cram" means stuff into a small space or study hard for a test.

If the speaker could not breathe it makes sense that they were being choked, strangled, or "throttled." Additionally, "grin" means smile; "scowl" means frown in anger; "grimace" means make a pained facial expression; "enroll" means sign up for, become a member of.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like stop oneself from doing, hold back from doing. So, the correct answer is "refrained." Additionally, "ordain" means make sacred, make holy; "utter" means speak aloud, whisper; "impale" means stab, pierce; "succor" means provide relief, aid, and comfort for.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like very wet, soaked. So, the correct answer is "drenched." Additionally, "scold" means burn or yell at; "horde" means collect obsessively, store away; "acknowledge" means recognize, notice; "ephemeral" means lasting for a brief time, fleeting.

Glue is used to join two things together so the correct answer is "splice." To "splice" is to join, to connect, to interweave. Additionally, "recite" means speak aloud and from memory; "depict" means visually represent, draw and show; "applaud" means clap for, praise; "activate" means make active, start up.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means something like decorated. So, the correct answer is "adorned." It can help to remember that "adorn" means decorate, if you think that "ornaments" means decorations. Noting the similarities between the words "adorn" and "ornaments." They sound similar right? Additionally, "amassed" means gathered, collected, compiled; "confounded" means confused, bewildered; "usurp" means take control from, seize power from; "abdicate" means give up power, renounce authority.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like publicly supported. So, the correct answer is "endorsed." To "endorse" something is to offer one's personal support and recommendation publicly. Additionally, "conspire" means plot, plan together against someone else; "perturb" means worry, unnerve, scare; "loft" means throw high in the air, pass; "behoove" means it is one's responsibility to do something, it is in one's best interest to do something.

All we know is that the work on the carpet took up the person's time. When we are occupied with something, we spend our time working on that thing or being concerned with it. Yes, it might be annoying or even torturous. All we know is that it took up time. Therefore, "occupied" is by far the best option available.

The basic meaning that we are looking for is "slowed." Clearly, Gerald's questions are slowing progress on the project, for the partners are having to stop to answer numerous questions. Whenever something is "impeded," it is "slowed."  An "impediment" is something that gets in the way. The word actually comes from Latin roots that literally mean to put on the foot. (The word "pedal" is related to the "-ped" portion of "impede.") If you have something on your foot, you certainly are not going to get things done quickly!