Read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence close
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Directions: 1. Disposition: disposition
read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues or your prior knowledge. Then, explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.
Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow ,John jumped on Sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
2. Amiable: If you go to the party wearing your best smile, laugh good naturedly, and try your dance steps out (even if you aren't the best dancer), you will attract attention with your amiable disposition.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
3. Scarce: Due to the scarcity of food in her territory, the mother lioness had to roam far from safe ground to find a meal for her child.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
4. Fastidious: When John saw his report card, he was excited because he had all As and an A- in Biology; but when his fastidious mother saw his report card, she shook her head in disappointment.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
5. Conceited: When Jana noticed her daughter Kylie starring at herself and posing in every reflection that they passed, Jana worried that Kylie was growing a bit conceited. .
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
6. Candor: After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn't interested in him; and even though David was heart broken, he appreciated her candor.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
7. Ostentatious: Amy wanted to wear the simple white dress to the dance but her friend Emilia kept pushing her to buy this big, puffy, golden ballroom gown as ostentatious as it was expensive.