Context Clues Exercise 3 (See related pages) Study the following sentences carefully. Then choose the best definition for the boldfaced word. Locate the clue that will help you choose the right answer. This exercise consists somewhat more difficult items. 1 When I gave up caffeine, I expected to feel energetic; instead, I now feel so lethargic that I can barely pay attention to my work. A) excited B) old C) industrious D) lacking in energy 2 Sue Grafton is certainly a prolific writer. She adds a new mystery novel to her "alphabet" series every year. A) popular B) slow C) scary D) productive 3 Ted became so dexterous at antique watch repair that he was made supervisor inspecting the work of the other technicians. A) clumsy B) skillful C) unknown D) famous 4 Once my cousin, Susan, learned to read, her desire for books became insatiable. She visited the library every afternoon and still never seemed to get enough of reading. A) weak B) never satisfied C) damaging D) addictive 5 The CIA was engaged in covert activities in Latin America that had not been made public. A) foreign B) dishonest C) dangerous D) hidden 6 Since she had only a few minutes to spare before class, Professor Wolf gave the student's paper only a cursory reading. A) hasty B) careful C) thoughtful D) inaccurate 7 The meeting was brief, thankfully, as was the speaker. His remarks were delivered tersely and without any interruptions for questions. A) concisely B) laboriously C) lengthily D) arrogantly 8 The new Federal Reserve Chairman refused to offer a conjecture about what interest rates will be by next year, saying that one can't predict future economic trends. A) an exact calculation B) a guess C) an apology D) an explanation 9 Since there is a first time for everything—from making an omelet to writing a college paper--each of us has at some point in our lives been a novice. A) fool B) manager C) master D) beginner 10 The criminal cannot be convicted merely from accusations. We need tangible evidence of his guilt that can be presented in court. A) sizable B) tremendous C) written D) actual
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