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Context Clues: Explanations

1.  Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.

Using the explanation clue, the word infallible in this sentence means
  never wrong
  mistaken
  wrong
  incorrect
2.  The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.

Using the explanation clue, the word annihilated in this sentence means
  destroyed
  saved
  created
  constructed
3.  We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.

Using the explanation clue, the word putrid in this sentence means
  ample
  alive
  rotten
  appealing
4.  Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.

Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means
  sick
  miserable
  tired
  happy
5.  The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.

Using the explanation clue, the word insidious in this sentence means
  strong
  loud
  clumsy
  sneaky
6.  The voters were so upset about the outcome of the election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to break it up.

Using the explanation clue, the word skirmish in this sentence means
  fight
  sunshine
  hurricane
  creature



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