Context Clues

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"At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery." What does the word "commendation" in this sentence mean?

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an award for an outstanding achievement

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Night is the time when many animals forage, or search for food. What does the word forage mean in this sentence?

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search for food

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Loathes (in the sentence: 'My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.')

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extreme dislike

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Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it. What does the word gist mean in this sentence?

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main point

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Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died. What does the word precipitation mean in this sentence?

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rain

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Gorge (Children tend to gorge themselves on candy, so it is a good idea to limit them one or two small pieces each day.)

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to stuff with food

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Antagonize (Telemarketers frequently antagonize people with their calls. As a result, many people say rude things to them or hang up on them.)

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to provoke anger or hostility

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Rupture ("The water pipe is weak and may rupture. To avoid a flood in the basement, the pipe should be replaced as soon as possible.")

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to break open or burst

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What does the word detain mean?

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to keep in custody or temporary confinement

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Annihilate (in the sentence: "The soldiers plan to use explosives to annihilate the enemy's headquarters.")

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to destroy completely