Word 1: Vague
Source: Los Angeles Times
Context Clues: Logic- U.S. officials want to remain vague about the departure. I would guess that the word means to keep quiet or not say a lot of information.
Definition: not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed
Link:http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vague
Original Sentence:U.S. officials want to remain vague about the departure in part to avoid sending a message to the insurgents that they can wait out the alliance.
Word 2: Pontiff
Source: Los Angeles Times
Context Clues: Logic- Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments regarding condom use mark an important moment in the battle against AIDS and an effort by the pontiff to burnish his image and legacy. I would guess that the word means a person in high power.
Definition: any high or chief priest
Link:http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pontiff
Original Sentence: Vatican officials insist it's nothing "revolutionary," but to many other people Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments regarding condom use mark an important moment in the battle against AIDS and an effort by the pontiff to burnish his image and legacy.
Word 3: Initiative
Source: Los Angeles Times
Context Clues: Logic-The Obama administration's new quality initiative focuses on improving care. I would guess that the word means to take an action.
Definition: an introductory act or step; leading action
Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/initiative
Original Sentence: The Obama administration's new quality initiative focuses on improving care for the approximately 90 million Americans who rely on the government-run Medicare and Medicaid programs.
