Vocab in Context

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

There is a time in every man's life that he arrives at the convinction...

• firm belief

• uncertainty

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

...but through his toils bestowed on that plot of ground...

• lodged

• awarded

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

It may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues.

• relative size

• irregular

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

It is a deliverance which does not deliver.

• salvation or liberation

• harm

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

Must accept in the highest mind the same transcendent destiny.

• superior or supreme

• average

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

And not minors and invalids in a protected corner, but guides, redeemers and benefactors.

• donor

• recipient

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members.

• a secret agreement or cooperation between two parties for an illegal or dishonest purpose

• creativity

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

Self-reliance is its aversion.

• a strong feeling of dislike

• favor

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.

• adherence to moral and ethical principles

• corrupt

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Using the context clues in the following sentence, choose the best definition of the underlined word.

Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist.

• individualist

• follower

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A