Use Context to Determine Word Meaning

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What does 'prepared' mean in the sentence: 'Spencer had studied for hours. He felt prepared for the test.'?

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ready

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What does 'astonish' mean in the sentence: 'We wanted to astonish the class with our special project.'?

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Amaze

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What does 'adventure' suggest in the sentence: 'The game we played was quite an adventure.'?

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The game was exciting

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What does 'sparkled' mean in the sentence: 'The bright dress sparkled in the sunlight.'?

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shone

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What does 'positive' mean in the sentence: 'I always try to be positive when I visit my grandmother.'?

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upbeat and cheery

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What does 'excited' mean in the context of feeling ready for something?

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Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

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What does 'amuse' mean in the context of entertaining someone?

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To make someone laugh or smile.

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What does 'confuse' mean in the context of not understanding something?

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To make someone unable to think clearly.

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What does 'shone' mean in the context of light?

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To give off light or brightness.

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What does 'certain' mean in the context of being sure about something?

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Having no doubt.