Context Clues
Example 1: Her arm mended slowly after surgery.
Example 2: His broken heart never completely mended.
What does mend mean?
Repair (something that is broken or damaged)
What are the two different definitions of "patient"?
a person receiving medical treatment.
able to accept or tolerate delays or problems without becoming annoyed or anxious.
I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut.
Recognize means?
To know and remember someone or something
:)
Freebie
I predicted the winner of the soccer game. Predict means?
Say something will happen in the future
What are the two different definitions of "handle"?
a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand
To manage something or a situation
Her homework assignments multiplied throughout the week. She didn't know how she would complete it all. Multiply means?
Increased; grew
What are the two different definitions of "passage"?
a narrow way, typically having walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building
a section or piece of a written work, such as a book
The child persuaded her parents to get her a bike for Christmas.
Persuaded means?
Convince; cause (someone) to do something through reasoning
What are the two different definitions of "peer"?
looking with difficulty at someone or something
a person of the same age, status, or ability as another person.