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Context Clues 1

Choosing the appropriate word to match the context clue

Sentence with Context ClueAppropriate Word
Slavery was DONE AWAY WITH in the Caribbean in 1834. Abolished
As he was always showing off, he annoyed us with his EXCESSIVE PRIDE IN HIMSELF. Conceit
The wife CLASPED IN HER ARMS her husband who had returned after the end of the war. Embraced
Michael MADE A MISTAKE when he said that there was no gas at the service station. Erred
Christine was VERY ANGRY with the girl who had embarrassed her. Furious
Of all the books I possess, this one is OF GREAT VALUE to me. Precious
The drowning child was FREED FROM DANGER by the alert lifeguard. Rescued
He was KIND AND GENEROUS to stragglers who were left behind. Hospitable
After the quarrel, David PAID NO ATTENTION to his friend, Chris. Ignored
The motorists were in a HYSTERICAL FEAR LEADING TO WILD DISORDER when it was rumoured that there would be a shortage of gasoline. Panic
His efforts to have the project started immediately were OF NO USE. Futile
The HEAD COOK at camp prepared some tasty meals. Chef
My sister bade us farewell and WENT AWAY. Departed
The judge CONSIDERED CAREFULLY the evidence but failed to reach a verdict. Pondered
Great car had to be taken with the eggs as they were EASY TO BREAK. Fragile
The policeman GAZED FIERCLY at the traffic offender. Glared
The FIERCE AND CRUEL beast attacked the inhabitants of the lonely village. Ferocious
The peace of the world depends on whether the super powers can live in A STATE OF AGREEMENT. Harmony
When the neighbours saw that the house was SET ON FIRE they called the fire brigade. Ignited
Gangs of unruly strikers are a DANGER AND THREAT to the community. Menace
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