Vocabulary

Question 51context clues and precise meanings · core

The path was obstructed by a fallen tree, so we could not get through. What does obstructed mean?

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blocked decorated measured widened

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Question 52context clues and precise meanings · core

The owl is nocturnal; it hunts while most people are asleep at night. What does nocturnal mean?

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able to fly silently afraid of darkness living underground active at night

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Question 53context clues and precise meanings · core

Unlike the damp towel, the spare towel was completely dry. What does damp mean?

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slightly wet tightly folded very old brightly coloured

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Question 54context clues and precise meanings · core

The instructions were complicated, with many steps that were difficult to follow. What does complicated mean?

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very short easy to remember not simple brightly printed

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Question 55context clues and precise meanings · extension

The puppy hesitated at the stairs, stopping before it took the first step. What does hesitated mean?

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jumped with excitement paused because it was unsure slept for a long time raced without thinking

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Question 56context clues and precise meanings · core

The lake's surface was still, without even a ripple. What does still mean here?

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remaining after others left not moving quiet enough to hear continuing until now

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Question 57context clues and precise meanings · support

We sat on the bank and watched the river flow. What does bank mean here?

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a pile of savings a place that keeps money land beside a river a row of switches

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Question 58context clues and precise meanings · support

The bat flew out of the cave at dusk. What does bat mean here?

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a piece of sports equipment a wooden handle a flying mammal a quick hit

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Question 59context clues and precise meanings · extension

The teacher drew a table to organise the results. What does table mean here?

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information arranged in rows and columns a piece of furniture for meals a flat rock outside a list of classroom chairs

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Question 60context clues and precise meanings · extension

The bright pupil quickly understood the new problem. What does bright mean here?

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quick to learn giving off light strongly coloured reflecting sunshine

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