Exercise 29.3 Choosing words with appropriate denotation

From the parentheses, choose the word with the denotation that makes most sense in the context of the sentence. Use a dictionary if necessary.

  1. A transportation expert offered (disinterested / uninterested) feedback to help resolve the traffic problem.

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    A transportation expert offered (disinterested / uninterested) feedback to help resolve the traffic problem.
  2. The telemarketers were told to (empathize / emphasize) more expensive items.

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    The telemarketers were told to (empathize / emphasize) more expensive items.
  3. The interns were (conscientious / conscious) workers who listened carefully and learned fast.

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    The interns were (conscientious / conscious) workers who listened carefully and learned fast.
  4. Franklin advised his readers to be frugal and (industrial / industrious).

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    Franklin advised his readers to be frugal and (industrial / industrious).
  5. All (proceedings / proceeds) from the bake sale went to the athletics program.

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    All (proceedings / proceeds) from the bake sale went to the athletics program.