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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: Prodigy239. After a long day at work, Sarah found _ In her favorite book, escaping into a captivating world.
- 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