Question

building vocabulary
context
using context and a dictionary, if necessary, determine the meaning of each word
as it is used in the selection.

1. warrant (paragraph 2)

a. cause
b. justify
c. offer
d. document

1. ravaged (paragraph 3)

a. starved to death
b. invaded forcefully
c. reased mercilessly
d. caused terrible damage

1. eccentric (paragraph 3)

a. inborn
b. extreme
c. odd
d. challenging

1. curdled (paragraph 3)

a. molded
b. floated
c. turned bad
d. disappeared

1. coherent (paragraph 4)

a. logical
b. entertaining
c. serious
d. illogical

1. usher (paragraph 5)

a. send
b. escort
c. throw
d. challenge

Explanation:

1. "warrant": In a general context, "warrant" can mean to justify. For example, "The evidence warrants this conclusion" means the evidence justifies the conclusion.
2. "ravaged": It means to cause terrible damage. Like "The storm ravaged the coastal town" - the storm caused a lot of destruction.
3. "eccentric": Refers to being odd. An "eccentric person" has strange or unusual behavior.
4. "curdled": Means turned bad. For instance, "The milk curdled" - the milk went bad.
5. "coherent": Implies logical. A "coherent argument" is one that is logical and makes sense.
6. "usher": Can mean to escort. Like "The usher escorted the guests to their seats".

Answer:

1. b. justify
2. d. caused terrible damage
3. c. odd
4. c. turned bad
5. a. logical
6. b. escort