The Logophile Language Puzzler: Rain, Reign, or Rein?

1. Rebecca had free ______ to decorate her room in any way she wanted.
   1. rain
   2. reign
   3. rein
2. Augustus is studying to become a lapidary because he hopes to make a living
   1. raising butterflies.
   2. making cheese.
   3. crafting jewelry.
3. What characteristic is shared by incorrect, topple, privilege, and left?

Answers:

1) c

2) c

3) Each word is an antonym of right.

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