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Use a Sentence to Find a Similar Meaning - Practice 2

A synonym has a similar meaning in a particular context.

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A synonym has a similar meaning in a particular context. Replace the word mentally and check the whole sentence; a word can have more than one meaning.

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In The narrow path fits one person, narrow means not wide. It does not mean short.

In The narrow path fits one person, narrow means not wide. It does not mean short.
Reading model: In The narrow path fits one person, narrow means not wide. It does not mean short.
Question 1 The sturdy shelf held the heavy books. Sturdy means which choice?
Question 2 The brief note used just six words. Brief means which choice?
Question 3 The cheerful greeting made us smile. Cheerful means which choice?
Question 4 The vacant seat had nobody in it. Vacant means which choice?
Question 5 The narrow bridge allowed one walker across at a time. Narrow means which choice?