Question 1. 

The activist's speech was an example of candor that resonated with the audience.

Question 2. 

The new policy aims to ameliorate the plight of farmers in drought-prone regions.

Question 3. 

Despite the committee's efforts, the project remained in a state of stagnation.

Question 4. 

The professor's lecture on ethics was an attempt to delineate the nuances of moral behavior.

Question 5. 

The students found the novel's language arcane and challenging to interpret.