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Contextual Meaning Vs Dictionary MeaningSet 3

1In the sentence, "An important trend in plant evolution is the increasing size of sporophytes and the decreasing size of gametophyte," what does the word trend mean?

2Brian was so excited to watch the new movie. However, he found the use of ..... quite awkward while watching it with his mother. He didn't know if he should laugh and acknowledge that he understood what was being implied or just ignore it.

3What is the meaning of the word 'elucidate' as used in the passage?

4Read the following excerpt: As the morning went on, Josiah grew even more disheartened. Nobody had even so much as said hello to him-not even in gym class when they were picking teams for kick-ball. Not even in science when they were mixing chemicals together to make steam! He began to feel like he didn't even exist. Using the details in the excerpt, what does the word disheartened MOST LIKELY mean?

5In the context of the passage, what does the word 'elucidate' most nearly mean?

6Identify what type of context clue.Carnivores, that is, meat eaters, are the top of the food chain.

7He rode through the streets demurely enough, but on reaching the open country roads his spirits broke forth into wild jubilation, and, urging the butcher's horse to full gallop, he dashed away in true cowboy fashion.What does the word jubilation mean in the sentence?

8Last night I saw the band play live in concert.

9Eradication was believed to be virtually impossible until about 1980. What does "virtually impossible" mean?

10Read the following line from the text:First, mantids show an amazing mastery of hunting skills. ..... they can capture prey many times larger than they are.Based on the text, mastery has something to do with which of the following?

11What does the word inspired mean in the sentence below? Who is the hero that has inspired you the most?

12Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?

13NEEDS are:

14"I dread to think what will become of them if they lose their home." As used in this sentence, "become" most nearly means

15We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.This is an example of which type of context clue?

16Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?

17Sentence Meaning: "He is tired" means .....

18In following sentence what does the word helpless mean?The puppy looked helpless all by itself.

19One step ..... firm, familiar,the next step ..... shaky, strangeAs used in the stanza, what does the word strange mean?

20The judge gave the car thief an exemplary sentence to serve as deterrent to other criminals. What does the word exemplary mean in this sentence?

21As used in line 14, "vanity" most nearly means

22Don't worry I'm sure it will only last temporarily. You won't have the flu forever. What does the word temporarily mean in the sentence?

23The king descended from a long line of poor people. WHAT DOES DESCENDED MEAN IN CONTEXT?

24What does the highlighted word mean? I drank an entire glass of water because I was so parched.

25Instead of walking straight from the school to the library, Aria and Michael set off in an oblique direction across the park. Based on context, oblique most likely means .....

26If the definition in the dictionary does not make sense to you, what should you do?

27My mac laptop and this new computer software are not compatible. What am I going to do now?From this excerpt the reader can tell that the word compatible means what?

28Last Saturday, Sam was playing soccer with his friends. He was running very fast when he tripped over the ball and fell down. Sam scraped his knee and felt a little hurt. His mom came over to help him because he was injured. She cleaned his scrape and put on a bandage. Sam was brave, and soon he was back playing with his friends.What does the word "injured" mean in this paragraph?

29What does the word proposed mean in the sentence below?The coach proposed that I try a new strategy to score a basket.

30In the sentence "The weather was inclement, so we stayed indoors," what does the word "inclement" mean?

31The Seneca Falls Convention, held in 1848, started the woman's suffrage movement in the United States. "Declaration of Sentiments", which called upon women to organize and petition for their rights, was passed. The word petition in the passage means:

32During a discussion on healthcare advancements, Henry noted that we can thank modern medical science for the increased longevity of human beings in most parts of the world. Based on context, longevity most likely means .....

33What is the meaning of promptness in the sentence? Jess jumped up, pleased for an excuse to leave the track which he couldn't make work to his dad's satisfaction. His mother seemed not to notice the promptness of his response but went on in a complaining voice, "I don't know what I'd do without Ellie.

34Read the sentence. I recorded everything that happened at the meeting. The word "recorded" has several meanings. What is the meaning of the word "recorded" in this sentence?

35In Sonnet 106, the beloved is said to "master" beauty "now" ; "master" here best means what?

36Read the text message exchange. What does the word ambiguous mean in this context?Alex: 'See you later.'Maria: 'Your message is so ambiguous! Later today? This week?'

37In translation, when should a synonym be used instead of a direct translation of a word?

38What does the word rural mean in the below excerpt?Kids in rural areas needed to be home in the summer and that afternoon to help out in the fields.

39They had such a long wrangle over the use of the bicycle that their mother finally forbade either of them from using it. Based on context, wrangle most likely means .....

40The biomechanics of energy storage is the domain of Sheila N. Patek and Joseph E. Baio, both biomechanists at the University of California, BerkeleyAs used above, the word domain most nearly means:

41Everyone was planning to attend her party because it was going to be one of the greatest affairs of all time. What does "affairs" mean?

42What is the meaning of impossible in paragraph 3?

43What does the word contagious mean in the sentence below?I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious.

44Two Word Completion:Since her objections to the plan were clearly ....., I thought that she was being ...... After all, if she had been serious, her comments would have more substance.

45The weather forecaster announced that snow could start falling at any moment. I ran to the window as fast as a rabbit running from a fox. I stared out the window, longingly, as white powder accumulated on the cold, hard ground. After a few minutes, the grass was no longer visible, now covered with snow.What is the meaning of the word accumulated in the paragraph?

46After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder. The willful child, Oliver, insisted on wearing sneakers to his cousin Abigail's wedding. Based on context, willful most likely means .....

47Mark was an inquisitive child. He wanted to know about everything that happened in the little town of Chesapeake. What is the denotation of the meaning inquisitive as it is used above?

48What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues. Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation. He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.

49What does repeat mean in this sentence?I had to repeat the steps again

50A controversial call by the referee sparked mayhem among the fans. The word 'mayhem' in the sentence means-

51Which of the following terms could be considered the actual DENOTATION (dictionary definition) for a term based on the three choice s below?somewhat interested, nosy, curious

52What is the meaning of impediment in this sentence? "In comparison, the existing political establishment looks more and more like an impediment to change."

53South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous, lifelong effort on behalf of human rights. What does the word magnanimous mean in this sentence?

54What does the word 'transformation' mean in the context of 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay'?

55The word "rose" meaning a flower is:

56"Empires rich in cultural splendour, complete with magnificent architecture, art, laws, and infrastructure, were built by civilizations with non-alphabetic scripts."What is the meaning of "magnificent" ?

57Choose the correct answer by clicking on one of the provided options!Which sentence has different meaning of gift?

58Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble winning the match. When you describe an event as transient, you are saying that .....

59A. Unemployment has dropped by 2%.b. There has been a STEADY DECREASE in the number of jobs.

60What sentence uses the word deplete correctly?

61What does the word explored mean in the sentence below? The friends explored the inside of the cave, discovering new tunnels.