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Reading Vocabulary Flashcards

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  1. In the sentence "The drought left the soil parched and cracked," what does "parched" most nearly mean?

    Answer: Extremely dry

    "Parched" means dried out from lack of water, matching the drought context.

  2. Which word is the best antonym for "abundant"?

    Answer: Scarce

    "Scarce" means in short supply, the opposite of "abundant."

  3. Read: "Her tone was so cordial that everyone felt welcome." What does "cordial" mean here?

    Answer: Warm and friendly

    "Cordial" describes a warm, friendly manner that makes people feel welcome.

  4. The prefix "re-" in the word "rebuild" means:

    Answer: Again

    The prefix "re-" means "again," so "rebuild" means to build again.

  5. Which word best completes the sentence: "The detective examined every ____ before drawing a conclusion"?

    Answer: clue

    A detective examines "clues" to solve a case.

  6. In "a fragile vase," the word "fragile" means:

    Answer: Easily broken

    "Fragile" means delicate and easily broken.

  7. What is the meaning of the root "aud" in words like "audio" and "audience"?

    Answer: Hear

    The root "aud" means "hear," as in audio and audience.