NoRedInk Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

In the sentence 'The new law was *contentious*, sparking heated debate in both houses of Congress,' *contentious* means:

Accepted Answer

Causing disagreement and argument

Answer

'Heated debate' directly signals that *contentious* describes something that provokes controversy.

Question 2

'She gave a *cursory* glance at the report before rushing to her next meeting.' The word *cursory* implies the glance was:

Accepted Answer

Quick and superficial

Answer

*Cursory* means hasty and therefore not thorough; rushing to a meeting reinforces the lack of depth.

Question 3

The word *lucid* in 'Despite the complexity of quantum physics, her *lucid* explanation helped every student understand' means:

Accepted Answer

Clear and easy to understand

Answer

*Lucid* means expressed clearly; every student understanding confirms the explanation succeeded in clarity.

Question 4

Which context clue strategy is used in: 'The *loquacious* student, who talked constantly and dominated every discussion, frustrated the teacher'?

Accepted Answer

Restatement clue

Answer

The phrase 'who talked constantly and dominated every discussion' restates the meaning of *loquacious* in different words.

Question 5

'The *benevolent* donor funded the entire hospital wing anonymously, asking for nothing in return.' *Benevolent* most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Well-meaning and generous

Answer

*Benevolent* describes a desire to do good for others; funding a hospital wing anonymously is a classic expression of goodwill.

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