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kolbaska11 [484]
2 years ago
9

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined words in this passage

English
1 answer:
masha68 [24]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

1. Acumen most likely means “an ability to make good and wise decisions"

2. Tempestuous most likely means “explosive"

3. Auspicious most likely means “favorable"

Explanation:

The given words from the passage means the following:

Acumen - it most likely mean that the Senator had the ability to make good decisions or judgments.

Temptestuous - it most likely mean that the Senator wasn't "explosive" in anger.

Auspicious - it most likely mean that the Senator was favorable.

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