What do the words 'conservatives, liberals, and radicals' have in common?

What does the word 'denouncing' mean in the following sentence? Conservatives, liberals, radicals are agreed in denouncing the criminal indifference that is shown to the murderous conditions in which people work.

Which situation would be 'precarious' based on the following sentence? Her condition is too precarious for her to stand the shock of the awful truth.

Which words give you clues that a 'tenement' is a 'rented living space'? They sat down to supper in the three-room tenement apartment where they boarded.

Which is the correct meaning of the word 'despondency' in the following context? They were very weary, and were filled with that despondency which comes after a day of exhausting routine, knowing nothing will get better.

What does the phrase 'ascend in the hierarchy' mean in this context? Women have not always been recognized for their accomplishments, nor able to participate as full members, or ascend the hierarchy of the USCG.

In which sentence is the word 'jurisdiction' used correctly, if it means 'under the control of'

What does the word 'smugglers' mean in this sentence? Each ship, which sot the government $1000 to build, helped raise the needed revenue, protected ships from pirates, and caught smugglers.

What is the meaning of 'alleviate' in the following context? Ship captains often sailed into rough, choppy waters full of hidden hazards. To alleviate this problem, some coastal towns built lighthouses to warn ships along the coast.

What are 3 clues to the meaning of 'intensify' in this selection? Early lighthouses used oil lamps, lenses, and mirrors to intensify their light so ships could see it from far off.

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