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Meaning from context requires inferring an unfamiliar word or phrase from surrounding clues, including definitions, examples, contrasts, cause and effect, tone and grammatical role. The intended meaning may differ from a dictionary’s first meaning, so collocation, connotation and the sentence’s overall idea must be considered together.

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  • A. Ran
  • B. Jigged
  • C. Talked
  • D. Wept

Explanation: Dance performed out of excitement is called a "jig", which is the proper context for using this word in this case.

Correct answer: Jigged
  • A. Prevented
  • B. Advised
  • C. Delegated
  • D. Suggested

Explanation: "To delegate a task" means "to assign a task" which fits most appropriately in this context "Everyone should be assigned…

Correct answer: Delegated
  • A. Defeated
  • B. Excited
  • C. Irritated
  • D. Prevented

Explanation: Defeated means to be overtaken by an enemy.Excited means to be enthusiastic and cannot be used in this scenario.Irritated means to feel…

Correct answer: Prevented
  • A. Throw
  • B. Cast
  • C. Drop
  • D. Refuse

Explanation: Votes are always "cast", which means "to direct an entry"The verb "cast" is commonly used to refer to the act of voting in an election.

Correct answer: Cast
  • A. Articulated
  • B. Boomed
  • C. Hobbled
  • D. Precipitated

Explanation: Precipitated indicates forcing a condition or state to change unexpectedly and abruptly.

Correct answer: Precipitated
  • A. Simplified
  • B. Latent
  • C. Onerous
  • D. Threatening

Explanation: Latent means hidden and can be used to describe enthusiasm. Onerous means a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.

Correct answer: Latent
  • A. Revered
  • B. Regulated
  • C. Reagitated
  • D. Relegated

Explanation: Relegated means to assign an inferior rank or position. It can be used here as themeaning of pushing the incident back to his mind, and…

Correct answer: Relegated
  • A. Procure
  • B. Obscure
  • C. Improvise
  • D. Preclude

Explanation: Procure means to obtain.Obscure means unclear.Improvise means to produce or make (something) from whatever is available.Preclude means to…

Correct answer: Procure
  • A. Contemporary
  • B. Lethargic
  • C. Obdurate
  • D. Precocious

Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is "precocious." The sentence would be: "A precocious child, she was soon bored in class; she…

Correct answer: Precocious
  • A. Urge
  • B. Usher
  • C. Usurp
  • D. Uproot

Explanation: As a noun, urge means a desire. As a verb, it means to strongly encourage. Urge is related to the word, urgent, or 'pressing.

Correct answer: Urge
  • A. Emigrants
  • B. Immigrants
  • C. Migrants
  • D. Strollers

Explanation: A. Emigrants are people who leave their homeland and go to another country. Option A is right.B.

Correct answer: Emigrants
  • A. Assess
  • B. Inspect
  • C. Analyze
  • D. Evaluate

Explanation: 'Inspect' is the most suitable word for checking the heap of corn.

Correct answer: Inspect
  • A. Dam
  • B. Dexter
  • C. Ennui
  • D. Gull

Explanation: The word that best fits in the blank is "dam."So the complete sentence is:"The dam burst and the valley was flooded."Dam refers to a…

Correct answer: Dam
  • A. Exploitation
  • B. Fermentation
  • C. Discrepancy
  • D. Inadvertently

Explanation: Discrepancy refers to a lack of compatibility or consistency between two or more facts, which fits the context of an unexplained issue in…

Correct answer: Discrepancy
  • A. Transmute
  • B. Undulate
  • C. Wan
  • D. Evaluate

Explanation: Yes, "evaluate" also fits well in the sentence.Here's how it would look:"When a tree fell on our house, the insurance company adjuster…

Correct answer: Evaluate
  • A. Homework
  • B. House chores
  • C. House job
  • D. Job

Explanation: Mopping the floor would count as a house chores. The other options are not applicable.

Correct answer: House chores
  • A. Blame
  • B. Error
  • C. Crime
  • D. Fault

Explanation: Fault: responsibility for an accident or misfortune.

Correct answer: Fault
  • A. Prodigy
  • B. Prodigal
  • C. Primeval
  • D. Profligate

Explanation: The word "prodigy" fits well in this sentence, as it refers to a person, especially a young one, who demonstrates exceptional abilities or…

Correct answer: Prodigy
  • A. solace
  • B. chaos
  • C. endurance
  • D. agony

Explanation: According to the meaning of sentence "solace" suits best with the given statement, because the sentence before and after comma usually…

Correct answer: solace
  • A. continually
  • B. Hastily
  • C. Meticulously
  • D. continuously

Explanation: Hastily means doing something quickly or rushingly, often without careful thought or attention.

Correct answer: Hastily