Source sentence: After the couple began to kiss and hug each other, Pam conjectured that they, too, were honeymooners. EDL word clues pg. 58
Context clues:
Synonyms: speculated, realized
Antonyms: denied, misunderstood
Definition: Inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork.
Original sentence: People should have conjectures about what they read in tabloids because it's usually not the truth.
Guile
Source sentence: Penny is so cunning she can always rely on her guile rather than force to win the day. pg.126
Context clues:
Synonyms: wit, cleverness
Antonyms: timid, shynesss
Definition: insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.
Original sentence: Con artists are known to have a lot of convincing guile.Subservient
Source sentence: Like Penny, young children are often expected to play a subservient role.
Context clues:
i think it means stereotypical by the way its used in the sentence
Definition: serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
Original sentence: People like teachers and priests are expected to be subservient
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