Verify Definitions of Unfamiliar Words or Phrases

Select the word and phrase from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence. It could be inferred that the word consternation means ____ in the paragraph, based on the context clue _____.

"anxious confusion" "they shared in the general awe and terror."

Select the word and phrase from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence. It could be inferred that the word sublimest means ______ in the paragraph, based on the context clue _____

"most noble" "Do your duty in all things."

Select the word and phrase from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence. It could be inferred that the word adjournment means _____ in the paragraph, based on the context clue _______

"postponement" "The Legislature of Connecticut was in session."

It could be inferred that the word eccentric in the text means "odd." Which context clue best helps confirm this meaning of the word eccentric?

"scientists wanted them to scoop up the worthless stuff and ship it"

It could be inferred that the word emitted in the first paragraph means "released." Which context clue best helps confirm this meaning of the word emitted?

"sending out rays"

It could be inferred that the word pitchblende in the paragraph means "a black mineral deposit." Which context clue best helps confirm this meaning of the word pitchblende?

"they had already taken out the valuable part—the metallic element"

Read the dictionary entry. study v. 1. to acquire knowledge 2. to carefully consider 3. to apply mental energy to 4. to explore as in a science experiment It could be inferred that the word study in the letter means "practice." Which dictionary definition confirms this inference?

3

Read the dictionary entry. plain adj. 1. having no pattern 2. easy to see 3. marked by outspoken honesty 4. having nothing unnecessary It could be inferred that the word plainly in the letter means "straightforwardly." Which dictionary definition confirms this inference?

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Read the dictionary entry. move v. 1. to cause to go 2. to change residence 3. to change position 4. to make a proposal It could be inferred that the word moved in the letter means "put up for a vote." Which dictionary definition confirms this inference?

4

Read the dictionary entry. undertaking n. 1. an important or difficult task 2. the business of burial 3. a promise to do something 4. a guarantee of work done It could be inferred that the word undertaking in the text means "project." Drag the answers into the boxes to correctly complete the sentences. The inferred meaning of the word undertaking is _______ ______ in the dictionary entry confirms the inferred meaning of the word undertaking.

Correct Definition 1

Read the dictionary entry. piece n. 1. a part of a whole 2. an individual member of a unit 3. an unspecified distance 4. a literary, journalistic, artistic, dramatic, or musical composition It could be inferred that the word pieces in the paragraph means "parts." Drag the answers into the boxes to correctly complete the sentences. The inferred meaning of the word pieces as it is used in the paragraph is ____. ____ in the dictionary entry confirms the meaning of the word pieces as it is used in the paragraph.

Correct Definition 1

It could be inferred that the word antiseptic in the text means "fast." Select the word and phrase from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence. The inferred meaning is _____ as best verified by the context clue ______ from the text

incorrect "carefully cleaned the wound"

It could be inferred that the word cavity in the paragraph means "rotten part." Select the word and phrase from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence. The inferred meaning is _____ as best verified by the context clue _____

incorrect "cleaned the wound and the chest"

piece n. 1. a part of a whole 2. an individual member of a unit 3. an unspecified distance 4. a literary, journalistic, artistic, dramatic, or musical composition It could be inferred that the word pieces in the paragraph means "parts." Drag the answers into the boxes to correctly complete the sentences. The inferred meaning of the word pieces as it is used in the paragraph is ______. _____ in the dictionary entry confirms the meaning of the word pieces as it is used in the paragraph.

incorrect Definition 4