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Building Vocabulary
For each question, use your dictionary and context clues to choose
the meaning that most nearly defines the underlined word or phrase
as it is used in the essay.
1. The word sound most nearly means
a. noisy.
b. worthy.
c. secondhand.
d. dangerous.
2. The word heresy most nearly means
a. against religious beliefs.
b. in tune with what everyone else thinks.
c. against popular wisdom.
d. against the writer’s beliefs.
3. The word croons most nearly means
a. cries.
b. sings.
c. talks.
d. shouts.
4. The word resolute most nearly means
a. timid and withdrawn.
b. lively and active.
c. determined and purposeful.
