Read the scenario.

Arjun reads, “Recently, voter apathy has resulted in merely 33 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots on election day.” Based on the sentence, Arjun thinks apathy means "lack of interest."

Which strategy is best for Arjun to use to determine the meaning of apathy?


Go to the library and check out a book on apathy.

Create an online survey to see how most people use this word.

Use a thesaurus to determine the most common meaning.

Consult a dictionary, review each definition, and determine which definition makes sense in context.