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Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The word hasten means to speed up.
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In order to get an A in the class, you are required to submit all of your homework assignments. So you better make sure everything is turned in before the end of the year.
Based on the text, what does the word “required” mean?
To be required means you have to do something.
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My mom is a reliable person. I know if she tells me that she’s going to do something, she’s going to do it.
Based on the text, what does the word “reliable” mean?
Reliable means to be trusted or counted on.
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The fact that he didn’t make the soccer team is absurd. He was the best player on the team last year and always scored at least one goal per game.
Based on the text, what does the word “absurd” mean?
Absurd means to be completely unreasonable.
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Ali is so thirsty. She would love a cold beverage.
Based on the text, what does the word “beverage” mean?
A beverage is a drink.
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The font on the page is miniature. I can hardly read it.
Based on the text, what does the word “miniature” mean?
Miniature means to be very small.
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I really want to purchase that new phone, but it costs way too much money so I don’t think I can buy it.
Based on the text, what does the word “purchase” mean?
To purchase something means to buy.
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It looks like I’m going to be watching this movie solo, no one else is in the theater with me.
Based on the text, what does the word “solo” mean?
Solo means to be alone.
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What does the root “phon” mean?
Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.
The root “phon’ means sound.
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What does the root “meter” mean?
Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.
The root “meter” means to measure.
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What does the root “geo” mean?
Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.
The root “geo” means earth or rock.
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What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
The root “tele” means far away.
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What does the root “vis” mean?
Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound people can watch.
The root “vis” means to see.
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What does the root “scribe” mean?
Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.
The root “scribe” means to write.
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What does the root “auto” mean?
Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.
The root “auto” means own or self.
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Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
prohibited means something is not allowed.
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Speed limit signs are posted along roads and highways to keep people safe. Going a faster speed than the sign indicates is prohibited. If you are caught going above the speed limited posted, you will be given a ticket and a fine.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The word indicates means "to show".
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Select the best definition for the word "cyclometer"
Hint: the root word "cyclo" means circle or wheel.
We are told in the problem that "cyclo" means circle or wheel. "Meter" means to measure something. Thus the correct answer is, "A device that measures how many times a wheel turns. ".
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What does the root word "graph" mean?
Hint: a telegraph was a way to send and write letters to someone far away.
The root word "graph" means to write or draw.
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What does the root word "scope" mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.
The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".
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