Vocabulary • Ch 1.4 - 1984 • Context Clues

The company apologized for their mistake and took immediate action to rectify the situation.

 

What does the word 'rectify' mean?

• To fix or make something right

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Very miserable or hopeless

• To get rid of something or throw away

Her raised eyebrow implied skepticism.

 

What does the word 'imply' mean?

• To fix or make something right

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To create or make something, like a song or poem

She sat down at the piano to compose a beautiful melody.

 

What does the word 'compose' mean?

• To get rid of or throw away

• To create or make something, like a song or poem

• To die or cease to exist

• Someone who pays too much attention to small details

She gave precise instructions on how to complete the task.

 

What does the word 'precise' mean?

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• Choosing not to get married or have kids

• Able to do something well

• Powered by air or compressed gas

She carefully disposed of the empty bottle in the recycling bin.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To get rid of something or throw away

• To make or provide in a specific way

• To fix or make something right

She carefully disposed of the empty bottles in the recycling bin.

 

What does the word 'dispose' mean?

• Having deep and meaningful thoughts or ideas

• To suggest without directly saying it

• To get rid of or throw away

• The act of making fake copies

The hungry lion devoured the meat in minutes.

 

What does the word 'devour' mean?

• Someone who pays too much attention to small details

• To eat quickly and completely

• Able to do something well

• Choosing not to get married or have kids

The pneumatic system uses compressed air to power various tools and machinery.

 

What does the word 'pneumatic' mean?

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Powered by air or compressed gas

• Exact or accurate, with no mistakes

• To eat quickly and completely

The prominent scientist was awarded for her groundbreaking research.

 

What does the word 'prominent' mean?

• To eat quickly and completely

• To suggest without directly saying it

• Very complicated or detailed

• Standing out or easy to notice

The businessman was arrested for his involvement in a forgery scheme.

 

What does the word 'forgery' mean?

• To make or provide in a specific way

• The act of making fake copies

• To get rid of something or throw away

• Powered by air or compressed gas