{"id":237184,"date":"2025-06-17T04:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=237184"},"modified":"2025-06-17T04:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:35:39","slug":"read-the-article-quickly-match-the-words-and-the-definitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/17\/read-the-article-quickly-match-the-words-and-the-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Read the article quickly. Match the words and the definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Read the article quickly. Match the words and the definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the correct matches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>empty-handed<\/strong> \u2192 without getting what you wanted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>mugshot<\/strong> \u2192 a police photo of someone&#8217;s face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>have a sweet tooth<\/strong> \u2192 love eating sweet things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tracks<\/strong> \u2192 marks on the ground from a person or vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding vocabulary in context enhances comprehension and retention. The article provides crime-related stories that naturally incorporate these words, making their meanings clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first story describes a failed burglary attempt in Wellington, New Zealand. A man tries to break a shop window to steal skateboarding gear but ends up leaving empty-handed because the rock bounces off the glass and hits him instead. This illustrates how &#8220;empty-handed&#8221; refers to failing to obtain what one hoped for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second story highlights an amusing criminal mistake in Wales. A man notices his mugshot in a newspaper and sends in a better photo, leading to his arrest. This situation confirms that a mugshot is an official police photograph used to identify suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third story unfolds in Massachusetts, USA, where a man breaks into a store just to steal chocolate bars. His craving for sweets demonstrates the meaning of &#8220;having a sweet tooth,&#8221; which refers to a love for sugary foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final story in Leicester, England, involves two burglars escaping on bikes. Their plan is foiled when police follow the tracks left behind in the frost, showing how &#8220;tracks&#8221; are the visible marks left by movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these real-world scenarios reinforces the definitions in an engaging way, making them easier to recall. This exercise bridges vocabulary learning with practical application, strengthening contextual understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/learnexams-banner5-671.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237185\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read the article quickly. Match the words and the definitions. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Here are the correct matches: Explanation: Understanding vocabulary in context enhances comprehension and retention. The article provides crime-related stories that naturally incorporate these words, making their meanings clearer. 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