“We couldn’t participate in sports at school because there were registration fees, uniform costs, and trips out of town; so, even though our family was quite agile and athletic there would never be a school sports jacket for us.”
Whats the meaning of agile?
“I refuse to do it! I don’t care who her father is, her grades don’t even begin to compare to Martha’s. I won’t lie or falsify records. (falsify)
Definition:
“I stared at him in shock, and a small sound of dismay escaped my throat. I hadn’t expected this. He still avoided looking in my eyes.”
definition:
please help
thank you
I’ll be happy to check your answers.
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Using context clues
Agile: able to move fast
Falsify: change or alter
dismay: when a person is distressed
are these good definitions?
Yes.
The second one should be stronger! Closer to “lying.”
You’re welcome.
Sure! Here are the definitions you requested:
1. Agile: Agile refers to the ability to move quickly and easily, both physically and mentally. In the context of the sentence you provided, "our family was quite agile and athletic," it suggests that the family was physically capable and adept at sports activities.
2. Falsify: Falsify means to alter or manipulate something in order to deceive or mislead. In the sentence, "I won't lie or falsify records," it means that the speaker refuses to create false or deceptive documents or information.
3. Dismay: Dismay refers to a feeling of distress or disappointment caused by an unexpected event or outcome. In the sentence you shared, "I stared at him in shock, and a small sound of dismay escaped my throat," it means that the speaker was surprised and distressed by something that was unexpected.
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