Vocabulary Context Clues 2

Question 1

In "The arid desert stretched for miles, with no water or plant life in sight," what does "arid" mean?

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Extremely dry

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Very crowded

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Brightly colored

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Dangerously cold

Question 2

"Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved parties, Tom preferred to stay home alone." What does "gregarious" mean?

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Sociable

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Quiet

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Angry

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Lazy

Question 3

"The medicine had a deleterious effect, making the patient feel worse than before." What does "deleterious" mean?

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Harmful

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Helpful

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Tasteless

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Expensive

Question 4

"Her explanation was so lucid that even beginners understood it instantly." What does "lucid" mean?

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Clear

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Confusing

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Boring

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Lengthy

Question 5

"The renovation was a costly endeavor, but the result was worth every dollar spent." What does "endeavor" mean?

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An attempt or effort

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A mistake

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A celebration

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A building

Question 6

"He spoke in a curt manner, giving only one-word answers and no smile." What does "curt" mean?

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Brief and rude

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Warm and friendly

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Slow and careful

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Loud and excited

Question 7

"The ancient ruins were so dilapidated that the walls crumbled at a touch." What does "dilapidated" mean?

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Falling apart

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Newly built

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Brightly painted

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Heavily guarded