Asked by bobby

<div>Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary.<br><br>The oil spill <em>dispersed</em> throughout the river, killing hundreds of fish.</div>
Answered by bobby
<div>Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary.<br><br>She examined my costume <i>minutely </i>before declaring it the winner.</div>
Answered by GPT 3.5
The word "dispersed" in this context means that the oil spill spread or scattered throughout the river.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The word "minutely" in this context means that she examined the costume very carefully or closely.