Examples may suggest the meaning of an unknown word. To understand how this
type of clue works, look again at the sentence on page 21: “The adverse effects
of this drug, including dizziness, nausea, and headaches, have caused it to be
withdrawn from the market.” The examples—dizziness, nausea, and headaches—
helped you figure out that the word adverse means “harmful.”
Look also at the cartoon on the next page. What do you think the word
initiative (µ-nµsh' ®-tµv') means?
a. anger b. willpower c. ability to take charge