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I am talking about a genetic predisposition to violence.

• A tendency to behave in a particular way

• To propose something

Will did his crazy touchdown dance around the table like a complete lunatic.

• An insane person

• An idiot

Billy raved, unlike Bella who sat there quietly listening to him talk.

• Talk wildly or incoherently, as if one were delirious or insane

• To write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

They were despondent after they lost another game.

• Disappointed

• Tired

Summaries encapsulate the main parts of a book.

• Describe

• Sum up

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Tim strutted around the field when he scored a touchdown. His chest looked so big when he walked around.

• Walked around proudly, cocky.

• Walked around pouting and sad

My locker at school is very askew because things are everywhere.

• Very dusty

• Not in a straight or level position

It felt incumbent on him to speak while I felt I should stay quiet.

• Necessary; obligatory

• Loud

I was flabbergasted when we got first place at show choir.

• Surprised

• Overwhelmed

My dog turned 87 and she is very gaunt.

• Lean and exhausted

• Very slow and crippled