Context Clues Practice

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In the excerpt above, the word mystified most likely means...

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confused

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David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

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difficult

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embalming
The mummies of Egypt are very old.  So people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming.  Actually, it was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead.

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Keeping bodies from decaying or falling apart

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The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean? 

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talkative 

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A portion of the sign protrudes beyond the corner of the building, presenting an obstacle for every passerby.

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sticks out

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A book jacket often gives a synopsis of the plot, summarizing the main event.

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abbreviated version

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The interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky.

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gloomy

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cordially (The owner of the famous restaurant greeted every guest cordially; there was nothing unpleasant or unfriendly about the place.)

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warmly

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infallible; Jeremy is not infallible; he makes many errors.

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always right

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tenacious (When Miss Webster gets hold of an idea, she is tenacious, never weak and changing.)

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persistent