Question

word study
level 13
x. write a definition above each of the bold words. choices are below. then, circle the best answer.
not in order
keep out
not active
agree
in a sudden breakaway
put on view for all to see
come between
not with fat
build against / block
an undersea ship
pull back / withdraw
throw or put forward

1. most likely to obstruct someones view of a television:

another person / a donkey / a ship

1. most likely to retract a promise:

a beautiful flower / a frustrated parent / a furry puppy

1. the place least likely to be in disorder:

a museum / a playroom filled with toys / a train station during rush hour

1. the food a person with a sweet tooth is least likely to exclude from his diet:

chicken / cake / milk

1. something a person is most likely to display:

a scribbled note / an award / a rotten apple

1. a food that is most likely to be nonfat:

ice cream / chips / peppers

1. most likely to leave the park abruptly:

a sleeping child / a misbehaving dog / a slug
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Explanation:

1. Match each bold word to its definition from the given list, then select the logical option for each scenario:

• "obstruct" means "build against / block"; a person is most likely to block a TV view.
• "retract" means "pull back / withdraw"; a frustrated parent would likely take back a promise.
• "disorder" means "not in order"; museums are curated to be orderly, unlike the other options.
• "exclude" means "keep out"; a person with a sweet tooth would not exclude cake from their diet.
• "display" means "put on view for all to see"; an award is an item meant to be shown publicly.
• "nonfat" means "not with fat"; peppers are naturally low/no fat, unlike the other options.
• "abruptly" means "in a sudden breakaway"; a misbehaving dog would cause someone to leave suddenly.

Answer:

1. Definition: build against / block; Correct option: another person
2. Definition: pull back / withdraw; Correct option: a frustrated parent
3. Definition: not in order; Correct option: a museum
4. Definition: keep out; Correct option: cake
5. Definition: put on view for all to see; Correct option: an award
6. Definition: not with fat; Correct option: peppers
7. Definition: in a sudden breakaway; Correct option: a misbehaving dog