CONTEXT CLUES

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Our baseball team's pitcher has a few eccentric habits, such as throwing exactly thirteen warm-up pitches and never wearing socks.

• normal

• strange

• messy

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After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom.

• cloudy

• bottomless

• clear

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The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.

• wasteful

• interested

• economical

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Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.

• smart

• handsome

• messy

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Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.

• planting

• rain

• fertiliser

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The store specializes in cutlery, such as forks and knives, that has unique designs.

• silverware; eating utensils

• plates, bowls, and cups

• 
  spices and seasonings

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The scientist's findings were considered pivotal in the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

• unimportant

• crucial

• irrelevant

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The artist's work was filled with vibrant colors that brought the canvas to life.

• dull

• bright

• faded

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The committee's decision was unanimous, with every member agreeing on the proposed changes.

• divided

• united

• disputed

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The teacher's explanation was lucid, making the complex topic easy to understand.

• confusing

• clear

• ambiguous