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The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?

upscale, dressy, fancy, nice

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The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up. What does "lingered" mean?

stayed, to move around but not leave

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The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
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The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?

an awesome sight

200

The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?

to try or work towards a goal

200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired. What does "objective" mean?
goal
200

This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?

different kinds of things or people together

200

Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?

extreme pain, sadness and suffering.

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The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?

different, specific, very particular

300

Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?

better or the best

300

Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping, cheering, and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?

loud, noisy, energetic

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Joe pledged his allegiance to his new team, even though, he missed many members of his old team. What does "allegiance" mean?

loyalty or devotion

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The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
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The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
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The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?

The largest amount possible

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We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Middle Ages. What does "chronological" mean?

going in order of time

500

The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?

country, away from the city

500

Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?

short, to the point

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Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?

have little or no skill, not do well

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To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy. What does "painstaking" mean?

careful, thorough, taking a lot of care