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Sentence Context
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100

Which vocabulary word means to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply? 

Abhor
100

What is the definition for "martinet"

a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

100

Amy tried to amend her friendship with Beth by writing her an apology letter. 

Here, amend means:

a) to change for the better     b) to make worse

c) to harm further                 d) to contact after a long absence 

a) to change for the better

100

The problem was so obvious, I could _________ a solution quickly. 

obviate. 

100

Abigail ________ her prior unkind actions towards her friend, and tried to make _________ by apologizing. 

abhor 

amends

200

Which vocabulary word means to slap or hit repeatedly?

buffet

200

What is a "renegade"?

one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw

200

The chaos of the Black Friday shopping frenzy was more than Aunt Joan could handle. 

Here, chaos means:

a) peaceful nature      b) disorder, confusion

c) chill vibes              d) disrespectful kids

b) disorder, confusion

200

Lily's betrayal of her friend's secrets were _________________; she should not have done that. 

reprehensible 

200

The defendant __________ his right to a jury trial and ____________ his co-defendant for the crime. 

waived 

implicated 

300

Which vocabulary word means roomy or spacious?

commodious

300

What does "somber" mean?

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy

300
The cruel neighbor used screamed corrosive language at Susan for her dog's use of her garden as a bathroom. 


Here, corrosive means:

a) uplifting      b) encouraging

c) bitterly sarcastic     d) discouraging 

 

c) bitterly sarcastic

300

The college student lived in __________ conditions, where bowls of half eaten cereal and stale pizza were strewn about everywhere. 

squalid

300

The _____________ left the safety of the group, as she did not like the ____________ and strict adherence to the rules. 

renegade 

martinet 

400

Which vocabulary word means to see clearly, recognize?

discern

400

What does "turbulent" mean?

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

400

The persistent, extant nature of the Kudzu plant makes it hearty but hard to get rid of once you plant it. 

Here, extant means:

a) easy to wilt        b) never takes root

c) still existing; not destroyed    d) easily destroyed

c) still existing; not destroyed

400

The teacher's cheering was _____________, as she cheered on her students. 

vociferous 
400

The pure, unbridled ____________ of the toddler room, was in complete contrast to the _________ quiet and melancholy nature of the elder home next door. 

chaos

somber

500

Which vocabulary word means to involve in, to connect with or be related to?

implicate

500

What does "voluminous" mean?

 of great size; numerous; of great volume 

500

The funeral home interred my grandmother into her final resting place, beneath her favorite willow tree. 

Here, interred means:

a) bury       b) blessed

c) carried    d) placed 

a) bury

500

The defendant _____ their right to a jury trial, when they signed the plea agreement. 

waived

500

The __________ apartment was a luxury in its spaciousness, but the __________ living conditions of the young adult made the mess nearly unbearable. 

commodious 

squalid