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Figure out the meaning of the underlined word from clues in the sentence (context Figure out the meaning of the underlined word from clues in the sentence (context
clues). Write the definition on the blank provided. clues). Write the definition on the blank provided.
1. We had a barbecue on the riverbank, the land along a body of water. 1. We had a barbecue on the riverbank, the land along a body of water.
riverbank means ____________________________________________________ riverbank means ____________________________________________________

2. Yesterday, I paid my fine, a sum of money owed, for the carpool violation. 2. Yesterday, I paid my fine, a sum of money owed, for the carpool violation.
fine means __________________________________________________________ fine means __________________________________________________________

3. The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end of 3. The dates are listed in chronological order; they start at the beginning and end of
the last event. the last event.
chronological means ________________________________________________ chronological means ________________________________________________

4. Dianne was lethargic; she didn’t have the energy to get out of bed. 4. Dianne was lethargic; she didn’t have the energy to get out of bed.
lethargic means _____________________________________________________ lethargic means _____________________________________________________

5. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of 5. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of
all the equipment. all the equipment.
inspection means ___________________________________________________ inspection means ___________________________________________________
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