Context Clues

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12 questions
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In the sentence 'The arcane details of the law could only be understood by a lawyer,' what does 'arcane' mean?

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Despite the obstacles he faced, he remained undaunted. What is the meaning of the word 'undaunted' in this case?

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What does 'digress' mean in the sentence 'In his speech, the speaker would often digress from the main topic'?

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In 'She found the luminous glow mesmerizing', What does 'luminous' mean?

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His ludicrous actions made everyone laugh. What does 'ludicrous' mean?

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The letter was succinct and stated facts as they were. The term 'succinct' refers to?

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He found the concept to be nebulous and hard to define. What is the meaning of 'nebulous'?

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The 'formidable' opponent made the home team nervous. What does 'formidable' mean?

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The author described the forest as 'verdant'. What does 'verdant' mean?

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In the sentence, 'The parched land was craving rain', what does 'parched' mean?

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What does 'haggard' mean in the phrase, 'After working non-stop for three days, he looked haggard'?

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In the sentence, 'He spoke with such eloquence that everyone was captivated', what does 'eloquence' mean?