8th grade Lesson 13-14 Vocab

After his performance, Kevin's piano teacher praised him profusely. 

• dishonestly
• abundantly
• hurriedly
• mildly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

When Becky got home late, she made up an outrageous story about a tornado.

• creative

• full of details

• quite funny

• beyond the usual limits

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CCSS.L.3.2F

"Ok, which one of you is the culprit who stole the cookies?" Aunt Ruth asked.

• guilty one
• child
• trickster
• hungry person

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Clever thieves find many ways to swindle people.

• communicate with
• cheat
• make oneself useful
• locate

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Jules knew the leather jacket was an extravagance, but he bought it anyway.

• excessive expense
• poor decision
• unpopular choice
• something unique

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Josh is a voracious reader of comic books.

• having a large appetite
• occasional
• unusually young
• secret

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CCSS.L.5.5C

After a report on corruption in the police department, the chief of police resigned.

• dishonesty
• mistakes
• poor work
• bad smells

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Each year, the company treats all the employees to a lavish holiday party.

• fun-filled
• luxurious
• enjoyable
• loud

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The woman was acquitted after her husband confessed to the crime.

• declared not guilty
• left friendless
• sent to prison
• humiliated

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The five-year old boy's energy seemed to be inexhaustible.

• growing stronger
• unlimited
• fading quickly
• below average

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D