Use the drop-down menus to define the italicized word in each sentence.

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ things that stick out; Various protuberances, such as rocks, bushes, and ledges, made it easier for the climber to get up the wall.: things that stick out; I made a New Year’s resolution to be generous, but I gave in to avarice instead.: greed; The worst result of the hurricane was the inundation of water that flooded streets and basements.: flood

Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues

Use the drop-down menus to define the italicized word in each sentence.

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