Using Context Clues To Infer A Word's Meaning 2 Question Preview (ID: 33344)


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Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. Wjem upi descrobe an event as transient, you are saying that _______.
a) it sounds like a train
b) it is quite harmful
c) it helps you win
d) it doesn't last long

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music. A dispute is a _________.
a) type of radio station
b) choice of music
c) discovery
d) disagreement

When they heard good news about the court's decision, the angry crowd cheered and then began to disperse. It looks like everyone is going home, one reporter stated. Which would be the OPPOSITE of disperse?
a) come together
b) smile
c) fly like a bird
d) sing

It's a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions. What does distinct mean?
a) needing a bath
b) dishonest
c) clearly different
d) about the same age

Mr. Holm was very proud of his auto superstore. We have such an extensive selection of cars, he said. So everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love! The word extensive means:
a) costing a lot of money
b) large amount
c) having no color
d) not enough

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? A fabrication is:
a) made of cloth
b) has no value
c) full of long words
d) fake

The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to many experts before he used it in his story. When something is authentic, its:
a) genuine, or real
b) caraefully written
c) full of tasty worms
d) very old

Your plan looks good. I hope it will really work. It's time to implement it and see if it's as brilliant as your claim. Implement is:
a) an instrument
b) to take apart
c) to change
d) to carry out

If your plan fails, we'll have to find someone who can devise a better one. Devise means:
a) design
b) dislike
c) appliance
d) to use peanut butter as toothpaste

When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. Sagacity is:
a) good looks
b) luck
c) mistakes
d) intelligence

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