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Directions: Read the sentence. Then write the meaning of the word used in the sentence.
Use a dictionary to assist you.- Their adversaries had already staked out their territory and were prepared for battle.
“Adversaries” means ____ - Without the general’s sanction to charge, the soldiers were forced to wait.
“Sanction” means ___ - The soldiers alleged the enemy was shooting at them as they tried to cross the river.
“Alleged” means ____ - The enemy scout vanished into the woods before the troops spotted him.
“Vanished” means __ - A condolence telegram was sent to the family of the missing soldier.
“Condolence” means ____ - A shrine now stands in honor of the brave men who fought in the battle.
“Shrine” means _____ - When people pass by the dedication, many emotions are stirred within their hearts.
“Stirred” means _____ - Sometimes private endowments are made to help with the monument’s upkeep.
“Endowments” means ____ - A commission meets to decide on budgeting.
“Commission” means ________________________________________________________________- The government made an allocation of millions of dollars to repair the roads.
“Allocation” means __________________________________________________________________- These adventurous men are willing to fight to protect their country.
“Adventurous” means ________________________________________________________________Paying attention to the surrounding words in a sentence
can assist you in learning new vocabulary words.