Question

a. definition and examples clues in action continued 9. one kind of phobia is a fear of flying. there are other kinds, such as a fear of insects and a fear of high places. example or definition meaning: 10. he seemed to be ill, but it was merely a ruse, that is, a clever trick to deceive us. example or definition meaning: b. vocabulary words in action essential standard rl/ri 8.4

Explanation:

For question 9, the word "phobia" is defined as a fear (e.g., fear of flying, insects, high - places) with examples provided. For question 10, the word "ruse" is defined as a clever trick to deceive, with an example of someone seeming ill but it being a ruse.

Answer:

1. Meaning: A fear; Example or definition: Fear of flying, fear of insects, fear of high - places
2. Meaning: A clever trick to deceive; Example or definition: He seemed to be ill, but it was merely a ruse