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What does the word 'reluctance' mean in the context of sentence 1?
What does the word 'reluctance' mean in the context of sentence 1?
What is the meaning of the word 'histility' in sentence 132?
What is the meaning of the word 'histility' in sentence 132?
What does the word 'benevolence' mean in the context of sentence 133?
What does the word 'benevolence' mean in the context of sentence 133?
What does the word 'vanquished' mean in the context of sentence 135?
What does the word 'vanquished' mean in the context of sentence 135?
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What does the word 'disrupt' mean in the context of sentence 141?
What does the word 'disrupt' mean in the context of sentence 141?
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What does the word 'primitive' mean in the context of sentence 145?
What does the word 'primitive' mean in the context of sentence 145?
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What does the word 'detain' mean in the context of sentence 146?
What does the word 'detain' mean in the context of sentence 146?
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What does the word 'from scratch' mean in the context of sentence 152?
What does the word 'from scratch' mean in the context of sentence 152?
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What does the word 'control' mean in the context of predator and prey?
What does the word 'control' mean in the context of predator and prey?
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In sentence 55, what does 'to' indicate?
In sentence 55, what does 'to' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'work out' in sentence 56?
What is the meaning of 'work out' in sentence 56?
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What does 'come up with' mean in sentence 57?
What does 'come up with' mean in sentence 57?
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What is the meaning of 'bring up' in sentence 58?
What is the meaning of 'bring up' in sentence 58?
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What does 'fill in' mean in sentence 59?
What does 'fill in' mean in sentence 59?
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What is the meaning of 'turn in' in sentence 60?
What is the meaning of 'turn in' in sentence 60?
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What does 'negotiate' mean in sentence 62?
What does 'negotiate' mean in sentence 62?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'deft' in the sentence 'With [deft] fingers, my mother untangled my necklace'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'deft' in the sentence 'With [deft] fingers, my mother untangled my necklace'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'justify' in the sentence 'How can you [justify] spending so much money on a pair of shoes?'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'justify' in the sentence 'How can you [justify] spending so much money on a pair of shoes?'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'exhibit' in the sentence 'The painter has [exhibit] her work at galleries around the world'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'exhibit' in the sentence 'The painter has [exhibit] her work at galleries around the world'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'stifle' in the sentence 'I hope that the teacher's strict guidelines for the assignment do not [stifle] our imagination'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'stifle' in the sentence 'I hope that the teacher's strict guidelines for the assignment do not [stifle] our imagination'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'captures' in the sentence 'The short story beautifully [captures] the feeling of being a carefree child'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'captures' in the sentence 'The short story beautifully [captures] the feeling of being a carefree child'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'accustomed' in the sentence 'As someone who grew up in Puerto Rico, Alex was not [accustomed] to cold weather'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'accustomed' in the sentence 'As someone who grew up in Puerto Rico, Alex was not [accustomed] to cold weather'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'entice' in the sentence 'Advertisements often [entice] people to buy things that they do not really need'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'entice' in the sentence 'Advertisements often [entice] people to buy things that they do not really need'?
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What is the correct meaning of the word 'convinced' in the sentence 'Despite his argument, I am still not [convinced] that he is correct'?
What is the correct meaning of the word 'convinced' in the sentence 'Despite his argument, I am still not [convinced] that he is correct'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Deft: skilled and quick in one's movements
- Versatile: able to adapt or be used in many different ways
- Justify: to show or prove that something is reasonable or right
- Exhibit: to show or display something in a public place
- Receive: to get or accept something offered or given
- Stifle: to stop or suppress something from happening or developing
- Capture: to take or record something, such as a feeling or an image
- Gifted: having a natural talent or ability
- Manage: to succeed in doing something difficult or complicated
- Accustomed: familiar or used to something
- Shelter: a place to hide or be protected from harm or bad weather
- Steady: continuing or happening at a consistent rate
- Gnaw: to bite or chew something slowly and steadily
- Depression: a feeling of sadness and hopelessness
- Shipwreck: a situation where a ship sinks or is badly damaged
- Convinced: to believe or be persuaded that something is true or right
- Entice: to attract or persuade someone to do something
- Depress: to make someone feel sad or unhappy
- Steadiness: a state of being stable or consistent
- Gift: a natural talent or ability
- Construct: to build or create something
- Experience: to have or undergo something
- Reluctance: a feeling of hesitation or unwillingness
- Histility: hostility or aggression
- Benevolence: kindness and generosity
- Vanquish: to defeat or overcome someone or something
- Carry out: to complete or perform a task
- Take: to capture or seize someone or something
- Entertain: to provide enjoyment or amusement
- Designate: to officially give someone or something a particular role or status
- Release: to set someone or something free
- Disrupt: to cause problems or disturbance to something
- Conflict: a disagreement or fight between two or more people
- From scratch: from the beginning, without using any existing materials
- Temporary: lasting for a short time
- Primitive: early in the development of something, or simple and basic
- Detain: to keep someone or something in a place, especially against their will
- Assign: to give someone a task or responsibility
- Exclusion: the act of leaving someone or something out
- Get involved: to become involved or participate in something
- Join: to become part of a group or organization
- Sign: to write one's name on a document, to indicate approval or agreement
- Control: to have power or authority over something
- Work out: to solve a problem or find a solution
- Come up: to think of or suggest an idea
- Bring up: to raise or mention a topic
- Fill in: to complete a form or document with information
- Turn in: to submit or hand in something, such as homework
- Betray: to act against someone's trust or loyalty
- Negotiate: to discuss or bargain with someone to reach an agreement
- Dismayed: feeling disappointed or unhappy
- Pay off: to repay a debt or loan
- Retain: to keep or maintain control or possession of something
- Boast: to talk proudly about something you have done
- Obsolete: no longer used or needed because something newer and better has been invented
- Likeness: a resemblance or similarity to someone or something
- Meager: small or limited in amount or degree
- Decline: to refuse or reject an offer or invitation
- Make: to earn or gain a profit
- Come to: to arrive at a conclusion or end
- Insistent: firm or persistent in one's demands or requests
- Damp: slightly wet or humid
- Dusty: covered in dust or dry and powdery
- Head for: to move towards or go in a particular direction
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