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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues

Question 1 • TX-English IV

Read the sentence and use antonym context clues to determine the definition of mendacious.Although the boy claimed that he never lied, I had never met anyone so mendacious.What is the definition of mendacious?

Answer
A
truthful
B
dishonest
C
boastful
D
irritated

Explanation

The sentence contrasts the boy’s claim that he never lied with the description of him as “mendacious.” That contrast shows mendacious means inclined to lie or dishonest. So the correct choice is dishonest.

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