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    Context Clues

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    The document provides context clues for 10 words describing people: despondent, despotic, suave, tenacious, unreliable, fastidious, macho, lithe, magnanimous, and vivacious. For each word, it gives a short example sentence and 4 potential meanings for the word based on the context clues. This allows the reader to determine the definition of each descriptive word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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    The document provides context clues for 10 words describing people: despondent, despotic, suave, tenacious, unreliable, fastidious, macho, lithe, magnanimous, and vivacious. For each word, it gives a short example sentence and 4 potential meanings for the word based on the context clues. This allows the reader to determine the definition of each descriptive word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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    The document provides context clues for 10 words describing people: despondent, despotic, suave, tenacious, unreliable, fastidious, macho, lithe, magnanimous, and vivacious. For each word, it gives a short example sentence and 4 potential meanings for the word based on the context clues. This allows the reader to determine the definition of each descriptive word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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    The document provides context clues for 10 words describing people: despondent, despotic, suave, tenacious, unreliable, fastidious, macho, lithe, magnanimous, and vivacious. For each word, it gives a short example sentence and 4 potential meanings for the word based on the context clues. This allows the reader to determine the definition of each descriptive word based on how it is used in the example sentence.

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    Context Clues, Exercise 2

    Directions: This exercise features adjectives that can be used to describe people. Use the context clues in each
    item to help you determine the meaning of the word in bold print.

    1. The president of the company felt so despondent over its bankruptcy that he went into a deep depression.

    A) excited B) surprised and delighted C) sad and hopeless D) exhausted and weary

    2. My father is despotic. I never get my way! There's no arguing with him because whatever he says, goes.

    A) behaving like a ruler with absolute power B) cruel, hurtful, and abusive

    C) behaving in a loud, angry manner D) open to other people's opinions

    3. The French ambassador is extremely suave, by which I mean that he has ability to handle any social situation
    graciously.

    A) able to speak more than one language B) handsomely stylish


    C) energetic D) agreeably smooth and courteous

    4. My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop
    him from achieving it.

    A) silly and unreasonable B) stubborn; refusing to give up C) well-liked by other D) always seeking help from
    others

    5. Their teammate proved so unreliable--undependable--that they never knew whether he would show up for
    practice.

    A) competitive B) well-coordinated C) undependable D) highly committed

    6. The aging actor is fastidious about her appearance: her clothes are beautifully tailored, her hair and make-up
    are flawless, and she is always perfectly groomed.

    A) careless, uncaring B) unable to take care of C) having a sense of humor about D) extremely careful about

    7. Paul is very macho: he loves contact sports, fast cars, and war movies. In contrast, his twin bother, Saul, enjoys
    chess, hiking, and astronomy.

    A) having an exaggerated sense of masculinity B) being competitive with one's brother or sister

    C) insecure; lacking confidence D) having a cheerful nature

    8. The ballet dancer so lithe that she seemed to glide across the stage.

    A) difficult to work with B) tall C) displaying effortless grace D) having a snobbish or arrogant attitude

    9. South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous,
    lifelong effort on behalf of human rights.

    A) unsuccessful B) noble in mind and heart C) wealthy, affluent D) bitter and angry

    10. The captain of the pep squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-key.
    A) lively, high-spirited B) relaxed and easygoing C) sad, unhappy D) bored

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