Context Clues Practice

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mystified

"Excuse me," she said. "The train conductor told me what happened. You were on the wrong train car." Then she pointed to the large board that had previously mystified Patrick. "You will want to catch the next train to Milan," she said. "From there it is easy to get to Rome."

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confused

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David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

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difficult

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embalming

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Keeping bodies from decaying or falling apart

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garrulous
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

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talkative

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protrudes

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sticks out

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synopsis

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abbreviated version

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The interior of the building was as murky as the winter twilight with an overcast sky.

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gloomy

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cordially

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warmly

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infallible

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always right

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tenacious

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persistent