Share Context Clues: Tier Two Vocabulary — Westward Expansion / Wi
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In the sentence: "The pioneers built a sturdy wagon to transport all their belongings across the frontier, so that it would not break down," the word "sturdy" most likely means: A) large B) expensive C) strong D) heavy
C) strong
In the sentence: "After a long drought, the river's water level dwindled, leaving muddy banks and little to no water," the word "dwindled" most likely means: A) flowed quickly B) changed direction C) became more clear D) became smaller
D) became smaller
In the sentence: "The town's general store served as a central hub where settlers met, exchanged news and supplies," the word "hub" most likely means: A) an empty building B) a main location C) a storage closet D) a hidden path
B) main location
In the sentence: "The lawman investigated the disturbance to determine whether it was a fight or a prank," the word "disturbance" most likely means: A) a quiet moment B) a troubling event C) a friendly gathering D) planned celebration
B) troubling event
In the sentence: "Cowboys let their cattle graze on the open range, where grasslands stretched for miles," the word "graze" most likely means: A.) watch closely B) feed on grass C) herd into pens D) count carefully
B) feed on grass
In the sentence: "Many settlers aspired to own land in the West because it promised opportunity and independence," the word "aspired" most nearly means: A) wished for B) refused C) sold quickly D) hunted for
A) wished for
In the sentence: "The outpost was remote, so visitors had to travel for days to reach help," the word "remote" most likely means: A) well-known B) far away C) crowded D) easily reached
B) far away
In the sentence: "Fur trappers established trade routes that were vital to the regional economy," the word "vital" most likely means: A) unnecessary B) useful sometimes C) very important D) hidden
C) very important
In the sentence: "The landscape was rugged, with steep canyons and rocky terrain that made travel difficult," the word "rugged" most likely means: A) smooth and flat B) rough and uneven C) wet and marshy D) bright and colorful
B) rough and uneven
"To avoid conflict, the negotiator tried to mediate the dispute between two groups," the word "mediate" most likely means: A) ignore the problem B) make the argument worse C) act as a go-between to help solve it D) choose a side
C) act as a go-between to help solve it
