Using Context Page 63

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. The author is delighted by the response to her first novel, which critics revile nearly universally.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. I was unable to gain access to the library's newspaper archives, but luckily I found the information I needed online.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. The mountain climber fell into a deep precipice and was trapped for hours before being rescued.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Although his natural talents and charm suggested he was fated to be an actor, he also put in many hours of hard work.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Only a dishonest and unscrupulous person would be tempted to abscond with the money from the fundraiser.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Even though her accomplishments were impressive, her pompous attitude irritated everyone so much that she did not get the job.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. After many days of intense heat, the short rainfall was a welcome reprieve.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence.You are such a skilled artist that you make even the most complex scene seem arduous to paint.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. I had spent many hours rehearsing and preparing for this moment, but I felt intrepid and shaky as I approached the audition room.

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For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62-63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Please do not disentangle the garden hose into a mire of kinks and coils.

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