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Context Clues: Explanations

1.  Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong. Using the explanation clue, the word infallible in this sentence means   never wrong   mistaken   wrong   incorrect

2.  The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing. Using the explanation clue, the word annihilated in this sentence means   destroyed   saved   created   constructed

3.  We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can. Using the explanation clue, the word putrid in this sentence means   ample   alive   rotten   appealing

4.  Phyllis felt elated when she won the race. Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means   sick   miserable   tired   happy

5.  The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen. Using the explanation clue, the word insidious in this sentence means   strong   loud   clumsy   sneaky

6.  The voters were so upset about the outcome of the election that a skirmish broke out and the police had to break it up. Using the explanation clue, the word skirmish in this sentence means   fight   sunshine   hurricane   creature