Using Context P.75

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "succumb" make sense in this sentence? "The salesman tried to sell me a more expensive wireless networking plan, but I refused to succumb to his efforts and bought only the basic service."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "prattle" make sense in this sentence? "The prattle of the clock tower’s bells is useful for knowing the time but disruptive when trying to sleep."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "accomplice" make sense in this sentence? "No one saw the thief’s face, but a few witnesses gave a detailed description of the vehicle belonging to the accomplice."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "annihilate" make sense in this sentence? "People were worried that the storm would annihilate the town, but it passed through without causing much damage."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "latent" make sense in this sentence? "The latent sound of the birds chirping as we waited for the bus lifted our spirits."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "morose" make sense in this sentence? "Despite losing the game, the morose basketball players congratulated the opposing team."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "opaque" make sense in this sentence? "Since I was too busy to eat all day, I felt relieved to arrive home to the opaque smell of dinner in the oven."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "stagnant" make sense in this sentence? "Some summer afternoons, the air feels so stagnant that I even miss the harsh winds of winter."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "brazen" make sense in this sentence? "She was thrilled to receive an A on the test but acted in a brazen manner so that she would not be accused of bragging."

• Yes

• No

Determine whether the boldface word in the sentence makes sense in the context. Does the word "exodus" make sense in this sentence? "The exodus of city-dwellers during the summer can make the normally crowded streets seem eerily quiet."

• Yes

• No