Question

directions: read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross - sentence clues or your prior knowledge. then, explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.

1. universal: jim wanted to ask janet to the dance, but he felt it a universally acknowledged truth that popular girls like her didnt go with unpopular guys like him.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. extraordinary: kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is extraordinary.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. establish: even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the soldier still woke cold from dreams of battle.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. scrupulous: i wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. consent: jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend rodneys dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

1. vexed: when jose found out that his little brother emilio carelessly broke joses xbox disc tray, jose was vexed and sure let emilio know it.

definition:
what clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?

Explanation:

1. In the sentence about "universal", the clue "universally - acknowledged truth" implies something that is true everywhere or for everyone. So the definition is "relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group". The clue is "universally - acknowledged truth".
2. For "extraordinary", the contrast with Kevin's normal basketball - related ability and the description of the jump - shot as "extraordinary" shows it means something very unusual or remarkable. The clue is the comparison with Kevin's normal skill.
3. In the "establish" sentence, the context of peace between two formerly warring nations being "established" for years indicates that it means to set up or create something that lasts. The clue is "peace...had been established for years".
4. Regarding "scrupulous", the mother's careful arrangement of napkins, dishes, and utensils until they were in perfect alignment shows that it means being very careful and precise. The clue is "arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment".
5. For "consent", Jake asking for permission and being pleased when his mother "consented" shows that it means to give permission or agreement. The clue is "Jake asked for permission...she consented".
6. In the "vexed" sentence, Jose's reaction when his little brother broke his Xbox disc tray shows that it means annoyed or frustrated. The clue is "when his little brother...broke...Jose was vexed".

Answer:

1. Definition: Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Universally - acknowledged truth.

1. Definition: Very unusual or remarkable.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Comparison with Kevin's normal skill.

1. Definition: To set up or create something that lasts.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Peace...had been established for years.

1. Definition: Being very careful and precise.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.

1. Definition: To give permission or agreement.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? Jake asked for permission...she consented.

1. Definition: Annoyed or frustrated.

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition? When his little brother...broke...Jose was vexed.