If you read the phrase “burning the midnight oil” in a context where someone is studying late at night, what does the phrase most likely mean?

In the sentence, “The ascetic monk lived in solitude, shunning all luxuries,” what does “ascetic” most likely mean?

Which resource is BEST to verify the definition of an unfamiliar word?

he sentence reads, “The chef’s food was so impeccable that not a single guest had any complaints.” What does “impeccable” mean?

After reading about a “sedentary lifestyle” in a health article, you infer it means a lifestyle with little to no activity. How can you verify this?

In literature, the term “red herring” is used. If you infer that it’s a type of fish based on its name, how should you verify this inferred meaning?

“The wind whispered through the trees.” In this sentence, “whispered” is a:

If you come across the word “ephemeral” in a sentence talking about a moment’s fleeting beauty, you might infer it means:

The statement reads, “His explanation muddled the already cloudy situation.” What does “muddled” most likely mean?

Sarah inferred that “gregarious” means sociable from the sentence: “Being gregarious by nature, John always enjoyed parties.” To verify her understanding, she should: