Let's solve this 9th-grade vocabulary matching exercise step by step. We need to match each word on the left with its correct definition on the right.
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Step-by-step Matching:
1.
Foolish
- This means "unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment."
→ Matches with
f. (adj.) Unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgement
2.
Whereas
- This is a conjunction used to contrast two ideas, meaning "while" or "whereas" in comparison.
→ Matches with
c. (conj.) Compare with the fact
3.
Pursue
- To follow someone or something with the intention of catching them (e.g., pursue a suspect) or to continue an activity.
→ Matches with
i. (v.) To follow someone or something with the intention of catching them
4.
Outrageous
- Something that is shocking and morally unacceptable.
→ Matches with
e. (adj.) Shocking and morally unacceptable
5.
Hint
- A subtle suggestion or indication of something. It’s something you say or do that shows what you think or want, but not directly.
→ Matches with
j. (n.) something you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct
6.
Flaw
- A fault, mistake, or weakness — especially in a plan or object.
→ Matches with
h. (n.) A fault, mistake or weakness, especially when something has been planned or made
7.
Abduct
- To force someone to go somewhere else using threats or violence (like kidnapping).
→ Matches with
b. (v.) To force someone to go somewhere else, by using threats or violence
8.
Assert
- To state something firmly as being true.
→ Matches with
g. (v.) To say something is certainly true
9.
Forecast
- A prediction about what is likely to happen in the future.
→ Matches with
d. (n.) A statement most likely to happen in the future, especially in connection to a particular situation
10.
Distress
- A feeling of extreme worry, pain, or sadness.
→ Matches with
a. (n.) A feeling of extreme worry, pain or sadness
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. Foolish –
f
2. Whereas –
c
3. Pursue –
i
4. Outrageous –
e
5. Hint –
j
6. Flaw –
h
7. Abduct –
b
8. Assert –
g
9. Forecast –
d
10. Distress –
a
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📝 Explanation Summary:
Each word was matched based on part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, conjunction) and meaning. For example:
- “Foolish” is an adjective describing poor judgment → matches
f.
- “Whereas” is a conjunction used for contrast → matches
c.
- “Abduct” involves force and movement → matches
b.
- “Forecast” refers to predictions → matches
d.
This kind of exercise helps build vocabulary and understanding of word usage in context.
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