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The mudskipper can scale the trunk of a mangrove tree. Use this thesaurus entry to answer the question. scale \skeyl\ v 1) adjust, compare 2) climb 3) estimate, gauge 4) scrape this definition from the thesaurus entry gives the meaning of scale as it is used in the sentence.

climb

Use the thesaurus entry to answer the question. hold v1. grasp 2. stick 3. contain 4. conduct The city of San Antonio will hold a fiesta in April. Which word from the thesaurus entry is the BEST SYNONYM for hold as it is used in this sentence.

conduct

Read the dictionary entry and the sentence that follows futile: completely ineffective John decided it was futile to study all night in order to pass the math test the next morning. this word is closest in meaning to futile as it is used in the sentence

impractical

Read the dictionary entry and the sentence that follows. insinuate: to introduce an idea gradually or in an indirect way The rancher in the western movie insinuated that the young sheriff was a coward. the word is closest in meaning to futile as it is used in the sentence

suggested

Read the thesaurus entry and the sentence. obstinate adj. stubborn, determined, strong, firm My aunt Tyra was amazingly obstinate. By looking at the thesaurus, it becomes clear that Tyra is

unlikely to follow other people's directions