Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words?(1 point)

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encyclopedia
encyclopedia

dictionary
dictionary

glossary
glossary

thesaurus

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The correct answer is glossary. A glossary provides text-specific definitions for a small number of words, often found at the end of a book or article.

se the sentence to answer the question.

Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was ______________.

Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the part of speech for each word.

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defiantly
defiantly

defiant
defiant

defiance
defiance

defy
defy
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The word that best completes the sentence is defiantly.

The completed sentence would read: "Annika tried to get her little brother to bed, but he was defiantly."

In this context, "defiantly" serves as an adverb, describing how her little brother was resisting going to bed.

(Note: While "defiant" can also fit grammatically, it would alter the structure of the sentence slightly and would typically require a different phrasing.)

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Some of the team's fans were ____________________ and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country.

Which of the following words best completes the sentence? Use a reference source if you need help determining the meaning of each word.

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flagrant
flagrant

fatuous
fatuous

fanatical
fanatical

feline
feline
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The word that best completes the sentence is fanatical.

The completed sentence would read: "Some of the team's fans were fanatical and spent incredible amounts of time and money following them around the country."

"Fanatical" implies an extreme enthusiasm or devotion, which fits well with the context of fans who are very dedicated to a team.