“First of all I dismembered the corpse. I cut off the head and the arms and the legs? What kind of context clues helps you determine the meaning of dismembered?
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Am I correct?
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Yes.
I don't see any explanatory words or phrases, but I do see examples: cutting off the head, arms, and legs.
Bobpursley is right. I answered too quickly.
Hmm.... ok I'll give it a shot..