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The rays from the rising sun shone splendidly through our window.

beautifully

100

Sam was so hungry that he didn't leave a single particle of muffin on the plate.

piece

100

Since athletes must stay in great shape, they seldom eat junk food.

rarely

100

Grandma didn't know it was going to rain on the fishing trip, so he altered his plans.

changed

100

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

healthy
200

Tim went to the museum every weekend because he was so fascinated by art.

deeply interested

200

Tracy help the delicate flower gently so the stem wouldn't break.

fragile

200

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made remarks on how nice it looked.

comments

200
The bird was perched up on a branch looking down at the people.

sitting

200

The cat scuttered quickly around the room without lying down at all.

ran

300

I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.

wandered

300
The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silently and declined to answer.

refused

300

On the way to her room after being grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath.

whispered

300

The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh.

unpleasant

300

The lanky dog never got fat, even though he ate a lot.

skinny

400

The smooth dancer moved with elegance across the stage.

grace

400
After falling many times on his skis, Doug was reluctant to ski down the mountain again.

unwilling

400

The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all.

without interest

400

The sun made the lake water shimmer.

sparkle

400

The diamond rind radiantly shining on her finger.

brightly

500

Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.

confused

500

After the bird escaped, Christ tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.

persuade

500

The sun was scorching on the hot summer day.

burning
500

The gorilla is often gentle, but it can also be ferocious.

mean

500

Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater.

embarrassed

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