Identity Theft Vocabulary HMH 2.1

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What does the term 'surmised' mean?

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To have guessed something is true without having all the evidence.

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What does it mean to 'confide' in someone?

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To tell someone something personal or secret.

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Define 'voracious' as used in the context of reading.

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Extremely eager; having a great appetite for something, especially reading.

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What does 'intrepid' mean in the context of travel?

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Fearless and adventurous; willing to take risks.

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What do the suffixes -y, -ly, -ily indicate in words?

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They mean 'like' or 'characterized by'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'surmised'.

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She surmised that he was upset based on his silence.

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How can 'confide' be used in a sentence?

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He decided to confide in his best friend about his problems.

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What is a synonym for 'voracious'?

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Ravenous or insatiable.

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Use 'intrepid' in a sentence related to adventure.

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The intrepid explorers ventured into the uncharted jungle.

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List three words that use the suffix -ly.

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Quickly, happily, and noisily.