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What does this abbreviation pron. stand for?

• pronoun

• verb

• adverb

• proper noun

Can the definition of a word have more than one meaning?

• Only if it's a noun.

• Verbs always have more than one definition.

• Yes, words can have different definitions.

• Only when they can be used as a noun and a verb.

The women pulverized the corn kernels by rubbing them between stones. The result was called "cornmeal".

What does pulverized mean in the sentence below?

• ground

• cooked

• planted

Which definition best fits the way the word wild is used in paragraph 1?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Which of the following words means "impassioned appeals to the people"?

• irrefutable

• democratic

• irreparable

• demagoguery

vintage

• something that is not new but is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc.

• a condition in which you occupy, attract, or involve someone's interest or attention

• searching somewhat randomly and in an unorganized manner

• something that is the result of being handed down from the past

an official order given by a person with power or by a government

• dictate

• contradict

• edict

• dictum

Discard: Dad had no need for the broken air conditioner, so he discarded it on the corner by the trash.

• get rid of or throw away

• break into pieces

• a mean note or letter

• something you throw to insult someone

a complaint resulting from being treated unfairly; a reason for complaining about a situation

• independence

• surrender

• grievance

School commences at 7:46 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Based on this sentence, the word "commences" most likely means:

• left slightly open

• starts; begins

• ends; finishes