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The class bored me because the topic was absolutely vapid.
What does vapid mean?
Vapid: uninteresting
I savored the lemon and pepper flavors in the chicken.
What does savored mean?
When Maya stumbled upon the overgrown path behind her grandmother’s cottage, she didn’t expect to find anything special. The vines curled like sleepy snakes around rusted gates, and the air smelled of damp earth and wild mint. But as she pushed through the tangled greenery, a clearing opened before her—sunlight spilling onto a forgotten garden.
It was unlike any place she had seen. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center. Maya felt as if she had stepped into a secret world, one that had been waiting patiently for someone to remember it.
She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds. The garden, once silent, began to hum with life—birds nesting, bees buzzing, and petals unfolding. Maya didn’t tell anyone. It was hers now, not by ownership, but by care.
What did Maya find behind her grandmother’s cottage
an overgrown path
Film: Harry Potter
"I solemnly swear I am up to no good."
What does solemnly mean?
Solemnly: sincerely, seriously
thank u, next by Ariana Grande
Thought I'd end up with Sean
But he wasn't a match
Wrote some songs about Ricky
Now I listen and laugh
What does wasn't a match mean?
Wasn't a match: not meant to be together as a couple
Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it.
What does gist mean?
Gist: the main point of the presentation or message
My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.
What does loathes mean?
Loathes: dislikes intensely/hates
When Maya stumbled upon the overgrown path behind her grandmother’s cottage, she didn’t expect to find anything special. The vines curled like sleepy snakes around rusted gates, and the air smelled of damp earth and wild mint. But as she pushed through the tangled greenery, a clearing opened before her—sunlight spilling onto a forgotten garden.
It was unlike any place she had seen. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center. Maya felt as if she had stepped into a secret world, one that had been waiting patiently for someone to remember it.
She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds. The garden, once silent, began to hum with life—birds nesting, bees buzzing, and petals unfolding. Maya didn’t tell anyone. It was hers now, not by ownership, but by care.
What does the phrase “vines curled like sleepy snakes” suggest about the vines?
they were long and slow
Film: Before Sunset
"The concept is absurd. The idea that we can only be complete with another person is evil! Right?"
What does absurd mean?
Absurd: illogical, silly
Golden by Harry Styles
I don't wanna be alone
But I, I can feel it take a hold (I can feel it take a hold)
I can feel you take control (I can feel you take control)
Of who I am and all I've ever known
Loving you's the antidote
What does antidote mean?
Antidote: medicine
At a special ceremony, the headmaster gave the student a commendation for leadership.
What does commendation mean?
Commendation: an award for an outstanding achievement
The milk curdled, you can't even drink it anymore.
What does curdled mean?
Curdled: formed into lumps, spoilt
When Maya stumbled upon the overgrown path behind her grandmother’s cottage, she didn’t expect to find anything special. The vines curled like sleepy snakes around rusted gates, and the air smelled of damp earth and wild mint. But as she pushed through the tangled greenery, a clearing opened before her—sunlight spilling onto a forgotten garden.
It was unlike any place she had seen. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center. Maya felt as if she had stepped into a secret world, one that had been waiting patiently for someone to remember it.
She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds. The garden, once silent, began to hum with life—birds nesting, bees buzzing, and petals unfolding. Maya didn’t tell anyone. It was hers now, not by ownership, but by care.
Why didn’t Maya tell anyone about the garden?
she had a personal, private connection to it - she cared for it herself
Film: Rapunzel, Tangled (2010)
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.”
What does venture mean?
explore or navigate
Song: Kill Bill by Sza
I'm still a fan even though I was salty
Hate to see you with some other broad, know you happy
Hate to see you happy if I'm not the one driving
What does salty mean in this context?
"Being salty": to be mad, angry, agitated, upset with someone. Similar to "being bitter".
He decided to visit his old high school, where he hasn't been in 10 years. A feeling of nostalgia swept over him.
What does nostalgia mean?
Nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
The abundant serving was more than enough, but I devoured it all.
What do abundant and devoured mean?
Abundant: large quantity
Devoured: ate completely, in a hungry and quick manner
When Maya stumbled upon the overgrown path behind her grandmother’s cottage, she didn’t expect to find anything special. The vines curled like sleepy snakes around rusted gates, and the air smelled of damp earth and wild mint. But as she pushed through the tangled greenery, a clearing opened before her—sunlight spilling onto a forgotten garden.
It was unlike any place she had seen. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center. Maya felt as if she had stepped into a secret world, one that had been waiting patiently for someone to remember it.
She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds. The garden, once silent, began to hum with life—birds nesting, bees buzzing, and petals unfolding. Maya didn’t tell anyone. It was hers now, not by ownership, but by care.
What is one possible theme for the passage?
a. forgetfulness
b. neglect
c. renewal
c. renewal
Film: Dead Poets Society
"You must strive to find your own voice, boys, and the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all."
What does strive mean?
Strive: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
Song: Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran
When I was six years old I broke my leg
I was running from my brother and his friends
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I was younger then, take me back to when
What does sweet perfume of the mountain grass mean?
Sweet perfume of the mountain grass: dew on the grass
It bewilders me how she was able to finish her exam in only 5 minutes. It's quite perplexing.
What do bewilders and perplexing mean?
Bewilder: cause someone to be perplexed
Perplexing: confusing
Night is the time when many animals forage for food. It is less dangerous because they can move around stealthily.
What do forage and stealthily mean?
Forage: search/hunt
Stealthily: in a cautious manner, so as not to be seen or heard
When Maya stumbled upon the overgrown path behind her grandmother’s cottage, she didn’t expect to find anything special. The vines curled like sleepy snakes around rusted gates, and the air smelled of damp earth and wild mint. But as she pushed through the tangled greenery, a clearing opened before her—sunlight spilling onto a forgotten garden.
It was unlike any place she had seen. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center. Maya felt as if she had stepped into a secret world, one that had been waiting patiently for someone to remember it.
She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds. The garden, once silent, began to hum with life—birds nesting, bees buzzing, and petals unfolding. Maya didn’t tell anyone. It was hers now, not by ownership, but by care.
Which sentence best supports the theme of the passage?
a. Stone benches sat beneath flowering trees, and a small fountain trickled quietly in the center.
b. Maya didn’t tell anyone.
c. She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds.
c. She returned every afternoon, clearing weeds and planting new seeds.
Film: Hunger Games
“Why don’t you just be yourself? … No one can help but admire your spirit.”
What does spirit mean in this context?
Spirit: quality of courage, energy, and determination
Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
Fever dream high in the quiet of the night
You know that I caught it
Bad, bad boy
Shiny toy with a price
You know that I bought it
What does fever dream mean in this context?
Fever dream: a type of nightmare caused by a high body temperature and is a strange and overwhelming experience.
She feels frustrated or overwhelmed about the boy she likes.