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Cassie took her time when she wrote in cursive, slowly making each word out of an elegant series of arcs and loops? What does "elegant" mean? a. ugly b. hard c. graceful d. kind
c. graceful
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Alvin went to the museum every Saturday because he was so fascinated by art. What does "fascinated" mean? a. disgusted b. ashamed c. confused d. interested
d. interested
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Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. What does "seldom" mean? a. rarely b. often c. totally d. sometimes
a. rarely
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Tracy held the flower as gently as she could, fearing that the delicate stem would break. What does "delicate" mean? a. strong b. hard c. easily damaged d. beautiful
c. easily damaged
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John was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut. What does "consumed" mean? a. vomited b. ate c. threw out d. smashed
b. ate
200
Since it was a school day, Denise thought it was peculiar that she saw no children waiting at the bus stop during her morning drive to work. What does "peculiar" mean? a. unusual b. funny c. amazing d. typical
a. unusual
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Because he had such good friends and family, Malcolm considered himself fortunate. What does "fortunate" mean? a. cursed b. lucky c. weird d. simple
b. lucky
200
The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition. What does "remedy" mean? a. diagnosis b. gift c. meaning d. cure
d. cure
200
Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company. What does "quarrel" mean? a. laugh b. play c. argue d. count
c. argue
200
After taking the final exam, Felix felt as though an enormous burden had been lifted. What does "enormous" mean? a. very small b. very simple c. very big d. very scary
c. very big
300
The music teacher didn't usually take such young children, but when he saw the four year old play Beethoven's 5th without missing a note, he had to make an exception for this prodigy. What does "prodigy" mean? a. a person with an amazing ability b. a person who lacks talent c. a person who is good looking d. a person who hates instruments
a. a person with an amazing ability
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His reading abilities have improved in a profound way since he stopped playing around in class and started doing his homework every night. What does "profound" mean? a. small b. interesting c. significant d. unusual
c. significant
300
I am disappointed, but I have nothing more to say. I will leave you for a couple of minutes to contemplate how your mother will react to this news. What does "contemplate" mean? a. to think about something for a long time b. to forget about something c. to ask d. to control
a. to think about something for a long time.
300
In my opinion, beets are deplorable. They make me gag. What does "deplorable" mean? a. delicious b. healthy c. disgusting d. unknown
c. disgusting.
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The police officers tried to capture the bank robber, but the bank robber continued to elude them. What does "elude" mean? a. catch b. escape c. forget d. trap
b. escape
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The bearded man sweated as he crawled through the torrid desert. What does "torrid" mean? a. wet and slippery b. hot and dry c. cold and frozen d. scary and intimidating
b. hot and dry
400
Have you heard? Super star country western group The Mountain Boys are getting back together for a reunion tour. Fans all over the world will be ecstatic to hear this news. What does "ecstatic" mean? a. disappointed b. extremely happy c. annoyed d. confused
b. extremely happy
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The giant fire-breathing monster was unleashed to cause havoc in the city of Tokyo. What does "havoc" mean? a. excitement b. happiness c. confusion d. destruction
d. destruction
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The magnanimous judge released the young offender who had been caught stealing bread by saying, "Everybody has to eat," and slamming down his gavel. What does "magnanimous" mean? a. cruel b. forgiving c. brilliant d. selfish
b. forgiving
400
Kevin told me that there is no homework. Katie told me that we are supposed to study for a quiz. I'm going to check the teacher's website to ascertain the truth. What does "ascertain" mean? a. to find out for certain b. ask someone else c. make-believe d. twist or change
a. to find out for certain
500
The students were angry that the principal deprived everyone of prom because of the actions of a few individuals. What does "deprive" mean? a. to promise b. to take away c. to reward d. to fool
b. to take away
500
One might think that the child would be afraid of such a large animal, but the intrepid young girl ran up to the beast and began scratching it behind the ears. What does "intrepid" mean? a. scared b. brilliant c. fearless d. small
c. fearless
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I implore the school board members and administrators to take a closer look at cyber-bullying as it is practiced in our community, and take action against it before another senseless tragedy occurs. What does "implore" mean? a. to ask or beg for something b. to promise c. to congratulate d. to dare
a. to ask or beg for something
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The teacher was afraid to take the boisterous students into the library. She knew that the gymnasium was a setting that would better match their moods. What does "boisterous" mean? a. quiet and shy b. sneaky c. smart d. loud and rowdy
d. loud and rowdy
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Stanley tried to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word, but there were so few clues in the sentence all he could do was hopelessly conjecture as to what the word might mean. What does "conjecture" mean? a. guess b. lie c. remember d. ask
a. guess
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