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Chapter Exercises 229■ Practicing Strategies: Using the DictionaryThe following entry is taken from a print source. Read it and then answerthe questions.suit (s oot) — n. 1a. A set of matching outer garments, esp. one consistingof a coat with trousers or a skirt. b. A costume for a specialactivity: a diving suit. 2. A group of things used together; a set orcollection. 3. Games Any of the four sets of 13 playing cards(clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades) in a standard deck. 4. Attendancerequired of a vassal at his feudal lord’s court or manor.5. Law A court proceeding to recover a right or claim. 6. The actor an instance of courting a woman; courtship. 7. Slang One whowears a business suit, esp. an executive. ❖ v. suit•ed, suit•ing,suits—tr. 1. To meet the requirements of; fit. 2. To make appropriateor suitable; adapt. 3. To be appropriate for; befit. 4. Toplease; satisfy. 5. To provide with clothing; dress. —intr. 1. To besuitable or acceptable. 2. To be in accord; agree or match.— phrasal verb: suit up To put on clothing designed for a specialactivity. [ME sute AN VLat. *sequita, act of following,fem. of *sequitus, p. part. of *sequere, to follow Lat. sequī. SeeSUITOR.]1. List the part of speech and definition number that fits the sentence“Did the service at the restaurant suit you?”2. What is the phrasal verb for suit?3. List the part of speech and definition number that fits the sentence “Whenthe suit arrived, he insisted that the meeting begin.”4. In which language did the word suit originate?Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.5. What is the part of speech and definition number that best fits thefollowing sentence? “She rejected his suit because she didn’t lovehim.”■ Companion WordsComplete each sentence with the best word. You may use choices morethan once. Choices: from, of, to, over, in, by.1. Warm family gatherings are conducive happiness.2. A revolution in the country brought about many sudden changesthe status quo.