Vocabulary

Question 61context clues and precise meanings · extension

Please seal the envelope before posting it. What does seal mean here?

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weigh carefully draw an animal close securely write a name

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Question 62context clues and precise meanings · core

The leaves were brittle and snapped when we touched them. What does brittle mean?

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soft and flexible thick and heavy hard but easily broken wet and sticky

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Question 63context clues and precise meanings · extension

The two routes converge at the bridge, where they become one track. What does converge mean?

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end suddenly climb higher move apart come together

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Question 64context clues and precise meanings · core

The container was overflowing; water was spilling over its rim. What does rim mean?

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the space underneath the label on the side the centre of the base the edge around the top

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Question 65context clues and precise meanings · extension

The hikers sought shelter as hail began to fall. Which word could replace sought?

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built slowly ran away from forgot about looked for

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Question 66context clues and precise meanings · core

The vase toppled when the table shook. What does toppled mean?

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shone brightly filled up grew taller fell over

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Question 67context clues and precise meanings · extension

The crowd dispersed after the concert; people left in different directions. What does dispersed mean?

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arrived all at once clapped even louder spread out and went away gathered more closely

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Question 68context clues and precise meanings · core

The timid kitten hid whenever a visitor entered. What does timid mean?

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easily frightened completely wild always hungry very noisy

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Question 69context clues and precise meanings · core

The opening was just wide enough for one child to squeeze through. What does squeeze through mean?

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wait beside the entrance travel at top speed pass through a tight space pull the opening closed

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Question 70context clues and precise meanings · extension

The lighthouse beam swept across the dark water. What does beam mean here?

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a cheerful smile a narrow bridge a ray of light a wooden support

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