Context Clues
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- Q1We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can. In this sentence, the word putrid meansappealingamplealiverotten45s
- Q2Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey though he was malicious. In this sentence, the word malicious meansfriendlysweetspitefulkind45s
- Q3Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs. In this sentence, the word innate meansnaturaltrainedunnaturallearned45s
- Q4The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars. In this sentence, the word penitentiary meanscarparadiseprisonhotel45s
- Q5Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn. In this sentence, the word capricious meanscarefulsteadystablecareless45s
- Q6Select the synonym that helps you understand the meaning of the word immaterial.parkingissueunimportantcommitted60s
- Q7What is the meaning of the word immaterial as used in the passage?difficult to understandpossessing great valueof no consequence60s
- Q8Select the synonym that helps you understand the meaning of the word nuanced.colorfamoussubtleevident60s
- Q9What is the meaning of the word nuanced as used in the passage?disguised or hidden from sightdemonstrated great skillcharacterized by small variations60s
- Q10What is the meaning of the word nuanced as used in the passage?demonstrated great skillcharacterized by small variationsdisguised or hidden from sight60s
