Context Clues Review

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Mellifluous voice of the robin signifies the start of spring.

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sweet or musical

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In his first novel, the postman is a lugubrious character, always ready to cry and never smiling.

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looking sad

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Feeling lethargic on hot summer days leads to wanting iced tea and sitting on the porch.

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tired

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"Oh, frabjous day!" she exclaimed. "I got the job!"

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wonderful

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The retired man eagerly awaited his diurnal newspaper, delivered at 10 a.m.

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daily

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The wild woman's explanation was such piffle that I couldn't follow her reasoning.

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nonsense

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Marco's testimony was believed by the committee because he was known to be veridical.

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truthful

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They completed the robbery with complete sang-froid, showing no signs of stress.

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calmness

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Joseph, the true king, was usurped by his uncle who ruled cruelly.

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took over without a right

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Bruce was compelled to clean up the river trash because skipping classes made his participation compulsory.

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required