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because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).
because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.
If a runner's "relaxed stride belied her exhaustion," what is actually happening?A) She is not tired at all.B) She looks tired and is running slowly.C) She is very tired, but she doesn't look like it.D) She is running so fast that she becomes exhausted. Answer Key & Explanations Question 1: B) Misrepresent ✅
Which of the following is the best synonym for "belie"?A) SupportB) MisrepresentC) ConfirmD) Clarify
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.
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because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.
because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).
because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.
If a runner's "relaxed stride belied her exhaustion," what is actually happening?A) She is not tired at all.B) She looks tired and is running slowly.C) She is very tired, but she doesn't look like it.D) She is running so fast that she becomes exhausted. Answer Key & Explanations Question 1: B) Misrepresent ✅
Which of the following is the best synonym for "belie"?A) SupportB) MisrepresentC) ConfirmD) Clarify
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.
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because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.
