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Context Clues

1.  My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework.

In this sentence, the word nuisance means
  help
  annoyance
  pleasure
  delight
2.  Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over.

In this sentence, the word sauntered means
  walked in a slow, easy way
  hurried
  beat rapidly
  ran
3.  We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone.

In this sentence, the word ostracize means
  embrace
  exclude
  welcome
  include
4.  The artist was very careful and exact as he meticulously painted the portrait.

In this sentence, the word meticulously means
  hurriedly
  precise or detailed
  careless
  sloppy
5.  The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.

In this sentence, the word insidious means
  sneaky
  strong
  clumsy
  loud
6.  The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to mollify the other.

In this sentence, the word mollify means
  soothe
  make sad
  worry
  upset
7.  The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area.

In this sentence, the word ominous means
  stormy or dark
  clear
  fluffy
  bright



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