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The old house had a peculiar smell, like a mix of mothballs and cinnamon.
strange, odd, unusual, weird
What are three things Maya did after waking up late?
Maya woke up late and realized she had overslept. She quickly brushed her teeth and threw on her clothes. Then she grabbed her backpack and ran to catch the school bus. Luckily, the bus was running a few minutes late, so she made it just in time
1) Brushed her teeth and got dressed, 2) Grabbed her backpack, 3) Ran to catch the bus
The arid desert had no water for miles, and all the plants were dried up and brown.
dry
I wish I __________ taller.
(was / were)
were
To make something better or improve it, especially after it has been damaged or is not working well.
remedy (or fix, repair, improve)
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The farmer's market had an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables this week.
scarcity, shortage, lack, deficiency
What are three steps Jake followed to make the cookies?
Jake decided to bake cookies for his mom's birthday. First, he gathered all the ingredients from the pantry and refrigerator. Next, he mixed the flour, sugar, eggs, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. After that, he shaped the dough into small balls and placed them on a baking sheet. Finally, he put them in the oven and set the timer for 12 minutes.
1) Gathered the ingredients, 2) Mixed them together in a bowl, 3) Shaped the dough and baked them in the oven
Instead of buying new furniture, we decided to refurbish the old dresser by sanding it down and painting it fresh white.
fix up and make new again
The principal insists that every student __________ on time.
(arrive / arrives)
Arrive
Feeling or showing embarrassment, shame, or guilt about something you did wrong.
ashamed (or embarrassed, guilty, remorseful)
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My dad thought buying designer sneakers was a frivolous waste of money.
silly, trivial, unimportant, pointless
What three things happened during and after the storm?
The storm hit our town suddenly on Tuesday afternoon. Trees were knocked down, blocking several roads in the neighborhood. Power lines fell, leaving hundreds of homes without electricity. By Wednesday morning, cleanup crews arrived to remove the debris and restore power.
1) Trees were knocked down and blocked roads, 2) Power lines fell and homes lost electricity, 3) Cleanup crews arrived to fix everything
My little sister is so obstinate—once she makes up her mind, no one can convince her to change it!
stubborn
If I __________ you, I would study more for the test.
(was / were)
were
To continue firmly with something even when it's difficult or others want you to stop.
persist (or persevere, continue, endure)
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I was reluctant to try sushi for the first time because raw fish seemed gross.
eager, willing, enthusiastic, ready
What are three things Emma did after finding the puppy?
Emma found a stray puppy shivering in her backyard. She brought the puppy inside and gave it some food and water. Then she called the local animal shelter to report the lost dog. The shelter checked their records and found that the puppy's owner had been searching for him all day.
1) Brought it inside and fed it, 2) Called the animal shelter, 3) The shelter helped locate the owner
The famished hikers hadn't eaten in 12 hours and immediately devoured their sandwiches.
very hungry
My mom recommends that my brother __________ his vegetables.
(eat / eats)
eat
Full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm; lively and animated.
vibrant (or lively, energetic, spirited)
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Despite losing the first three games, the coach remained optimistic about the season.
hopeful, positive, confident, cheerful
What are three things Carlos did to prepare for and succeed at tryouts?
Carlos wanted to try out for the basketball team. He practiced shooting hoops every day after school for two weeks. On the day of tryouts, he arrived early to warm up and calm his nerves. When his turn came, he made seven out of ten free throws and impressed the coach enough to make the team.
1) Practiced shooting every day for two weeks, 2) Arrived early to warm up, 3) Made seven out of ten free throws during tryouts
The magician's trick was so elaborate that it included trap doors, mirrors, smoke machines, and three assistants.
complicated and detailed
The coach demands that she __________ at every practice.
(be / is)
be
Something that is fake or not genuine; made to look real but is actually false.
counterfeit (or fake, phony, fraudulent)