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Many companies are downsizing, or reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money. What does downsizing mean?
To reduce the size
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Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all. What doe anxious mean? A) forgetful B) worried C) calm D) not worried
B) worried
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There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl. What does pandemonium mean?
Chaos
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After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed. What does lethargic mean?
Lifeless, underactive
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Many people have phobias, such as fear of heights, a fear of water, or a fear of confined spaces. (What is a phobia?)
Fear of something
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In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.
Approve
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Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold. What does reluctant mean? A) ready B) willing C) not willing D) excite
C) not willing
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Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for other to get to know her. What does timid mean?
Shy
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Afterward Jerry showed some signs of remorse by apologizing to everyone and paying back the money he had lost. What does remorse mean?
Feeling bad
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In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. What is precipitation?
Any solid or liquid that falls from the clouds
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I like eating fettuccine. The noodles are broad and flat, and it is served with sauce or butter.
Pasta
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When she accidentally pushed the beautiful cake off the table, the child demolished what her mother had created. What does demolished mean?
D) Destroy
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Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. What does projectile mean?
Things shot forward
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On hot, humid summer afternoons, I often feel languid. What does languid mean?
Weak, slow, tired
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Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean?
Healthy
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The Native Americans used adobe, or brick made of sun dried clay to build their homes. What is adobe?
Brick made of sun dried clay
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Cold weather soon replaced the sweltering heat of summer.
B) Really hot
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Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark. What does mortification mean.
Shame
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Bob is quite versatile: he is a good student, a top athlete, an excellent car mechanic, and a gourmet cook. What does versatile mean?
Good at doing many things
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Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru. What does conquistador mean?
Conqueror
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Most castles had high walls and were surrounded by a water filled ditch called a moat. What is a moat?
Water filled ditch
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Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet. What does gregarious mean? A) shy B) bashful C) timid D) outgoing
D) outgoing
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His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person. What does rancor mean?
Hatred
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My peramangada sleeps at the foot of my bed every night. When I come home from school, he always tries to jump up and lick my face. My peramangada is so cute! What is a peramangada?
A dog
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Zack was a good at many sports. He excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. He decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events. What does pentathlon mean?
Race including five different categories like swimming, running, fencing and more.
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