RI 4.4 Determining Word Meaning

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Hurricane Sandy in fall 2012 left behind unbelievable debris: flooded homes, cars, floating furniture, broken docks, and subways filled with water. Many cities resembled junkyards.

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wreckage

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Descent most likely means...

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movement downwards

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Asters are found throughout the state among lilies, daisies, and violets, providing a habitat for insects and birds.

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flowers

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Wei Yei became melodramatic after a tiny cut on her pinky, sobbing and demanding a doctor. What does melodramatic mean?

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overly emotional

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Directions: Place candles on saucers, have them lit, cover two with a jar, and observe. The candle with the least air goes out first. What does 'monitor' mean?

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to watch closely

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Extinguished in the context of candles means:

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put out

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Definition of 'fierce' in the context of Hurricane Sandy's impact:

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powerful