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grin007 [14]
1 year ago
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Identify the correct meaning of the following words enclosed in the parentheses. 1. During the long spelling bee the young conte

stant was (indefatigable).
2. The (invincible) athlete won three gold medals.
3. After her surgery, my grandmother's speech was surprisingly (lucid.)
4. She (dementedly) talked on and on about her failed math test.
5. The fashion show was an (ostentatious) presentation.
6. The children were (oblivious) to their teacher's wishes.
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2 answers:
attashe74 [19]1 year ago
4 0
<span>1. During the long spelling bee the young contestant was (indefatigable).
</span>Indefatigable means persisting tirelessly.
2. The (invincible) athlete won three gold medals.
Invincible means too powerful to be defeated.
3. After her surgery, my grandmother's speech was surprisingly (lucid.) 
Lucid means bright or luminous.
4. She (dementedly) talked on and on about her failed math test. 
Dementedly means crazily or madly.
5. The fashion show was an (ostentatious) presentation.
ostentatious means <span>designed to impress.</span>
belka [17]1 year ago
3 0

1. Inexhaustible

2.unbeatable

3.loud

4.madly

5.showy

6.unaware

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