Vocabulary in Context Flashcard

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Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "anxious" in context?

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She was anxious to see her test results, biting her nails as she waited.

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Choose the sentence where "apprehensive" is used correctly: He was apprehensive about the dark alley, so he walked quickly., She was apprehensive to eat her favorite dessert., The apprehensive cat purred loudly in happiness., He was apprehensive, so he celebrated with his friends.

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He was apprehensive about the dark alley, so he walked quickly.

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Dense (in the sentence: "The dense fog made it hard to see the road ahead.")

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Closely packed together; thick

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Which sentence best shows the meaning of "idiosyncrasy"?

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Her idiosyncrasy of humming while working made her easy to recognize.

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In which sentence is "insomnia" used correctly? Options: Because of her insomnia, she often stayed awake all night., His insomnia made him fall asleep quickly., The insomnia of the cat was its loud purring., She had insomnia, so she napped all day.

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Because of her insomnia, she often stayed awake all night.

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses "reluctantly." Options: He reluctantly agreed to help, even though he wanted to stay home., She reluctantly ran to the ice cream truck because she was excited., The dog reluctantly barked with joy., He reluctantly finished his favorite book.

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He reluctantly agreed to help, even though he wanted to stay home.

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Explain how the context of the sentence "Despite her insomnia, she managed to finish her homework on time" helps you understand the meaning of "insomnia."

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It means she had trouble sleeping, so she was awake to do her homework.

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"He reluctantly handed over his phone to his parents." What does "reluctantly" suggest about how he felt?

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He did not want to give his phone but did it anyway.

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Create a sentence using the word "apprehensive" that shows its meaning clearly.

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I was apprehensive before my first day at a new school.

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Which sentence best demonstrates an understanding of the word "idiosyncrasy"? Options: One of his idiosyncrasies is tapping his foot whenever he thinks., His idiosyncrasy is being tall., Her idiosyncrasy is eating food., The idiosyncrasy of the room is its size.

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One of his idiosyncrasies is tapping his foot whenever he thinks.