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60 Chapter 2 Words in the News5. The deep water was so limpid that we could see the fish swimming atthe bottom.Limpid means .6. Thanh was livid when she learned that her brother had taken her carwithout permission.Livid means .7. Because we want to see justice done, we hope to redress these wrongs.Redress means .8. With its motor turned off, the boat undulated in the waves.Undulated means .The next two examples are famous quotes and may be challenging.9. It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door.(Publilius Syrus, Ancient Roman Author)Folly means .10. The most difficult character in comedy is that of a fool, and he mustbe no simpleton who plays the part. (Miguel de Cervantes)Simpleton means .■ Practicing Strategies: New Uses of Familiar Words in ContextContext clues can often help you determine the meaning of words used inunusual ways. Guess the meaning of the italicized word or phrase in eachsentence.1. After spending the day at the library, they repaired to the restaurant.Repaired means .2. In her anger, she stormed out of the room.Stormed means .Copyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.