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Johnny was besotted in not checking the depth of the water before he jumped in, but it was a good thing that his father was wise and checked it first.
Using the contrast clue, the word besotted in this sentence means
decent
unaware
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incomplete
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Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to finish before dinner.
Using the contrast clue, the word cursory in this sentence means
insincere
genuine
| valid
actual
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I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly.
Using the contrast clue, the word picturesque in this sentence means
attractive
large
| colorful
soothing
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The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents.
Using the contrast clue, the word omnipotent in this sentence means
almighty or all powerful
weak
| powerless
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After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a voracious appetite.
Using the contrast clue, the word voracious in this sentence means
satisfied
quenched
| small
big
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We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do.
Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means
gracious
angry
| uninterested
sleepy
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