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Match each word with the sentence it best completes. A.misconstrue 1.It's easy to _____ what someone is saying when you're not listening carefully. B.etymology 2.The _____ of a word shows its origins. C.sleuth 3.A _____ is someone who's good at solving enigmas.

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Word list:
Misconstrue ((V.) - to interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.)

Etymology ((N.) - the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.)

Sleuth ((N.) - A detective) or ((V.) - to carry out a search or investigation in the manner of a detective.)

Sentences:
1.It's easy to _____ what someone is saying when you're not listening carefully.
2.The _____ of a word shows its origins.
3.A _____ is someone who's good at solving enigmas.
1: Misconstrue
2: Edymology
3: Sleuth

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