Gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. He includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. Which reference would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete?
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The reference that would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete, who is described as pugnacious, would be a dictionary.
The reference that would likely help Gentry understand the description of the athlete is a dictionary.
A dictionary provides definitions and explanations of words, including their meanings and usage. By looking up the word "pugnacious" in a dictionary, Gentry can find its definition and learn that it means having a quarrelsome or aggressive nature, especially in terms of behavior or demeanor. This would give him a better understanding of the description of the athlete in his report.