Answer:
1. (i) idly: This contributes to the idea of inaction because it refers to being aimless and lazy without any desire or purpose to get something done. One who stays idly is exhibiting inaction.
(ii) stagnation: This contributes to the idea of inaction because it refers to being in one place or spot without moving. When one is being stagnant, he is exhibiting inaction.
2. Other words:
i. silent
ii. suppressed
ii. wait
Using each concept vocabulary in a sentence:
1. Idly: He sat idly under the bridge looking sad.
2. Stagnation: Mary rose up to question the stagnation her family was experiencing.
3. Yearning: Charles was yearning to see her mother again.
4. Postpone: The Dean will postpone the exams today.
5. Complacency: The complacency of our youths is on the increase.
6. Languished: We heard the goat languished in the lagoon last night.
WORD STUDY
PLACATE: To make one less annoyed or angry
PLACID: To be calm and not disturbed
PLACEBO: Something that doesn't have a therapeutic value.
IMPLACABLE: Can't be pleased or appeased
I have been able to give the answers above,
