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130 Chapter 4 Other Useful English Words■ Reviewing Learning StrategiesDictionary SkillsComplete each sentence with the answer that fits best.1. If a word’s pronunciation shows two accented syllables, the lighteronea. receives more stress b. receives less stressc. receives equal stress to the darker one2. An etymology gives the of a word.a. pronunciation b. meaning c. history3. The word Archaic indicates that a certain meaning is .a. no longer used b. used in archery c. used in slangContext Clueswords.Using context clues, guess the meaning of the italicized4. The portmanteau word “smog” is formed from the words fog and smoke.Portmanteau word means .5. The nouveaux riche, or newly rich, often like to show off their money.Nouveaux riche means .6. I developed an aversion to coleslaw after I got sick from eating it.Aversion means .7. The bike messenger’s alacrity at delivering messages has earned himthe nickname “Speedy.”Alacrity means .8. The noxious gas caused sickness and death.Noxious means .9. The refractory mule refused to move from the spot, despite our urging.Refractory means .10. Since dinosaurs died out centuries ago, they are no longer extant.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.Extant means .