choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

He did all he could to defend his master.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

You have no excuse________late.