The author explains the word recluse by saying “a person who avoids people.” What type of context clue is this?, A) Example, B) Contrast, C) Definition , D) Cause & Effect, The speech was ambiguous, leaving the audience unsure of its true meaning. What does ambiguous most nearly mean?, A) Clear, B) Confusing , C) Inspiring, D) Honest, Which word in the sentence helps you understand ambiguous?, A) Speech, B) Audience, C) Unsure , D) Meaning, Which sentence does NOT help explain the word exhausted?, A) He could barely keep his eyes open, B) He collapsed on the couch, C) He had endless energy , D) He fell asleep immediately, The scientist’s theory was initially rejected, but later evidence made it credible. What does credible most nearly mean?, A) Doubtful, B) Believable , C) Dangerous, D) Unimportant, Which context clue is used to explain credible?, A) Example, B) Contrast, C) Cause & Effect , D) Definition, Which sentence BEST uses context clues?, A) The man was anxious, B) Anxiety is common, C) Before the exam, she bit her nails and paced nervously, feeling anxious , D) Anxious means worried, The journalist used surreptitious methods to gather information, avoiding attention, A) Open and honest, B) Secretive , C) Violent, D) Careless, The critic dismissed the argument as trite, repeating ideas everyone had heard before., A) Original, B) Predictable , C) Complex, D) Dangerous, Despite the chaos, her voice remained unobtrusive, barely noticed by others, A) Loud, B) Aggressive, C) Quiet and unnoticed , D) Emotional, Which word does NOT fit the context of anger or hostility?, A) Vitriolic, B) Acrimonious, C) Belligerent, D) Tactful , The professor’s argument seemed irrefutable, leaving no room for objection. What does irrefutable suggest?, A) Emotional, B) Impossible to deny , C) Weak, D) Controversial, Which word BEST supports the meaning of irrefutable?, A) Professor, B) Argument, C) No room for objection , D) Emotional, The teacher tried to assuage, or calm, the students after the shocking announcement. Which word is closest in meaning to assuage?, A) Provoke, B) Calm , C) Rebuke, D) Nullify, The speech was vitriolic, meaning it was filled with extreme bitterness and hostility. What type of context clue is used?, A) Example, B) Synonym, C) Definition , D) Antonym, Unlike his parsimonious brother, Mark was generous with his money.What context clue helps explain parsimonious?, A) Example, B) Definition, C) Synonym, D) Antonym , She was meticulous—she checked every number twice and reviewed each detail carefully. What type of context clue is used?, A) Definition, B) Example , C) Synonym, D) Contrast, The witness tried to elude the question, avoiding a direct answer.Which word from the list is closest in meaning to elude?, A) Allude, B) Avoid , C) Advocate, D) Scrutinize, His speech was tactful, not provocative or offensive. What does tactful most nearly mean?, A) Aggressive, B) Offensive, C) Considerate and careful , D) Belligerent, The journalist used hidden cameras and fake identities—clearly a surreptitious approach. What does surreptitious most nearly mean?, A) Public, B) Honest, C) Secretive , D) Accidental.

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