WO R DS I N CO NTE X T Read each sentence below to figure out the meaning of the word in bold. Use reasoning skills and the remainder of the sentence to help you. Write the meaning of the word on the line. 1. The family piled chairs, snacks, towels, and cameras into the car for an excursion to the beach.
2. With her political aspirations in mind, my sister applied for a job with our state senator.
3. Because of the drought, the ranchers had very little to feed their gaunt cattle.
4. The doctor ran several tests before she made a diagnosis.
5. Daisy burnished the car with a lint-free cloth.
6. Maggie and Molly continued to work in disharmony until they finally settled their argument.
7. We learned in health class that personal hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs.
8. After four hours of intolerable noise, the drilling finally stopped.
9. I’m not really hungry, but I would like a nibble of your cheesecake.
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10. Jim took one last breath of cool air before going out to swelter in the heat.
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