Question

a) draw a line to match each word to its definition. use a dictionary if you need help.
approximate a careful plan or method for achieving a goal
strategy to make an exact copy of something
illuminate very clear, bright, or detailed
compassion close in value or amount, but not precise
vivid to keep something in good condition
duplicate to shine light on something
preserve a feeling of wanting to help someone
b) fill in the blank in each sentence with a word from the list above. use each word only once.

1. the flowers in my dream were so ________, they almost seemed real.
2. the maiden had only a small candle to ________ the dark passageway.
3. the ________ price of the bike is $80, but i only have $52 to spend.
4. pierre, the museum curator, tried to ________ the painting by keeping it out of direct sunlight.
5. we loved the chocolate cake at the restaurant, so when we got home we tried to ________ the recipe.
6. renee acted with ________ when she freed a trapped duckling from a tangled net.
7. when i play dominoes with my brother, i always think of a new ________ to win.

Explanation:

• For part A, match each word to its correct definition based on the meaning of the words.
• For part B, select the appropriate word from the list to fill in the blank in each sentence according to the context.

Answer:

Part A

• approximate - close in value or amount, but not precise
• strategy - a careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• illuminate - to shine light on something
• compassion - a feeling of wanting to help someone
• vivid - very clear, bright, or detailed
• duplicate - to make an exact copy of something
• preserve - to keep something in good condition

Part B

1. vivid
2. illuminate
3. approximate
4. preserve
5. duplicate
6. compassion
7. strategy