Question

expand your vocabulary
practice and apply
write the vocabulary word that has the same or similar meaning as the given word or phrase.
commend quell affairs writ

1. which vocabulary word has a meaning similar to business?
2. which vocabulary word has a meaning similar to bring to an end?
3. which vocabulary word has a meaning similar to court order?
4. which vocabulary word has a meaning similar to entrust?

vocabulary strategy
→ consult a dictionary
at times you may come across a familiar word in a sentence, but you are confused because the meaning you know doesnt make sense in this context. when reading older texts, be aware that a words usage can change over time; an author may use a word in a way that was once very common but is now rare. you can consult a dictionary to see different meanings of a word. a dictionary entry lists meanings in order from most common to least common usage.
an example of older usage can be found in the first letter you read, with margarets use of the word commend. the most commonly used meaning of commend is “to praise.” however, that meaning doesnt make sense in the context of the letter. a different meaning, “to entrust,” is a better fit for the sentence.
practice and apply
look up each vocabulary word in a dictionary, and write its most commonly used meaning in the chart. then, write the meaning of the word as it is used in the paston letters.
vocabulary word most common meaning meaning in the paston letters
commend to praise to entrust
quell
affairs
writ

Explanation:

1. "affairs" often means business - related matters or events. "quell" means to bring to an end or suppress. "writ" is a formal legal document like a court - order. "commend" can mean to entrust in some contexts.

Answer:

1. affairs
2. quell
3. writ
4. commend