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After seeing a third teenager walk by with a mullet, Clint reasoned that it must be one of the more prevalent hairstyles this season.
existing very commonly or happening often
Dis-
She was accused of being dishonest in school.
not
When my brother and I fight, it usually results in one of us getting hurt.
What is the past tense of the highlighted word?
fought
-ed
Until he won the lottery, money had aided him in taking care of his sick mother.past tense; shows that the action happened in the past
Samuel is so brog he gets an A on almost every exam.
Using context clues, what does BROG mean?
smart
Due to the scarcity of food in her territory, the mother lioness had to roam far from safe ground to find a meal for her child.
lack of availability or options
pre-
I was hopeful our project was completed, I havent had a chance to preview it.
before
When I took my ACT, I used all my brain power to think about my answer choices.
What is the past tense of the highlighted word?
Thought
-less
Your essay was full of careless mistakes.
to be without
No repairs were needed for the old car because it was in zoosh condition.
Using context clues, what could ZOOSH mean?
perfect/good
When Jana noticed her daughter Kylie starring at herself and posing in every reflection they passed, she worried Kylie was growing a bit conceited.
self-centered, excessively proud of oneself
il-
Without the facts to back it up, his arguments were totally illogical.not
After the plan failed, she could not bring herself to speak of it.
What is the past tense of the highlighted word?
brought
-ment
I signed the agreement to repay him at the end of the year.
action or process
Sarah is so slen. Whenever she doesn't get her way she complains about it.
annoying/whiny
Mom was vexed when she found out we broke her new television.
annoyed, frustrated
mis-
Misleading the court in a trial is a serious offence.
wrong doing
The player went to deal the cards, and realized he didn't have enough.
What is the past tense of the highlighted word?
-ly
I asked him to move quickly during the fire drill.
The higlefig students devoured a massive pizza.
hungry/starving
I didn't want to fight him, but he provoked me by insulting my family.
Instigated/to make or try to make someone angry
re-
Just resend the information, so the group will be prepared.again
Local citizens are worried by the rise in crime, specifically in their area.
What is the past tense of the highlighted word?
rose
-ful
Don't be wasteful, we won't have much food left for the rest of the hike.
full of
After very few hours of sleep, the students came to school pomly.
Using context clues, what does POMLY mean?
exhausted/tired