Running Dictation definitions

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of "territory"?

• A small garden in someone’s backyard

• An area of land under the control of a ruler or government

• A place where people go on vacation

• A type of climate

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What is the meaning of "fleet"?

• A group of ships or vehicles owned by one group

• A type of fish found in the ocean
• A group of birds flying together
• A term used in computer programming

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What is the meaning of "navigate"?

• To cook a meal using a recipe

• To find one’s way through an area using a map

• To build a house or structure

• To write a story or essay

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What is the meaning of "peril"?

• A type of fruit

• Serious and immediate danger

• A fun activity to do on a weekend

• A piece of clothing

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What is the meaning of "prosperous"?

• Being very good at sports

• Being successful and having a lot of money and wealth

• Enjoying a hobby

• Feeling tired and needing a rest

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What is the meaning of “threaten to”?

• To plan to do something unpleasant if something doesn’t change

• To promise a reward for compliance
• To express gratitude for a favor
• To offer assistance

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What is the meaning of “last resort”?

• The first option you try

• A place where you go on vacation

• The final option when all other options have failed

• A type of sports competition

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What is the meaning of subside?

• To become stronger or more intense

• To slowly become weaker or less strong

• To start a new project or activity

• To increase in size or amount

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What is the meaning of "miraculously"?

• In a way that is planned and expected

• In a way that is easy to explain

• In a way that seems unbelievable and wonderful, like a miracle

• In a way that is ordinary and common

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What is the meaning of ascend?

• To move sideways

• To stay still

• To move downward

• To move upward, rise, or climb.

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What is the meaning of "magnificent"?

• Extremely impressive, beautiful, or grand

• Completely ordinary or average

• Small and unimportant

• Extremely dull or ugly

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What is the meaning of "omen"?

• A type of bird
• A type of weather phenomenon
• A type of flower
• A sign that something will happen in the future

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What is the meaning of "establish"?

• To maintain or keep
• To destroy or dismantle
• To set up or create
• To ignore or neglect