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Context Clues: Synonyms

1.  The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.

Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means
  pictures
  stories
  answers
  puzzles
2.  Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.

Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means
  proud
  shame
  confident
  happy
3.  His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.

Using the synonym clue, the word rancor in this sentence means
  love
  generous
  tolerance
  hatred
4.  The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening.

Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
  out of order
  broken
  messed up
  in order
5.  There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.

Using the synonym clue, the word pandemonium in this sentence means
  silence
  craziness or chaos
  order
  peace
6.  The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars.

Using the synonym clue, the word penitentiary in this sentence means
  paradise
  hotel
  prison
  heaven



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