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Choose the best definition to match the underlined word.

It was the night before the game against an undefeated team, and Calissa was in a state of agitation.

• anxiety

• excitement

• disgust

• frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Mrs. Naftzger hoped Vivian's love for boy bands would be ephemeral; unfortunately, it wasn't.

• short-lived

• strong

• contagious

• life-long

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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There were so many random people at Nuvia's party that it seemed like she must have handed out invitations indiscriminately.

• without consideration

• carefully

• exuberantly

• lovingly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Even though it's obsolete in the computer-age, I still have my old typewriter.

• no longer useful

• an antique

• worth money

• damaged

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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We thought Charlie might have recognized the importance of women's rights, but he has regressed to his cave man ways.

• returned to

• chosen

• shown a preference for

• elevated

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Branson's cruel comments spawned another argument between him and Nora.

• produced

• forced

• ended

• prevented

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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The spies synchronized their watches in order to ensure that their plan went smoothly.

• set to the same time

• shared

• removed for safety

• covered in camouflage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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In "A Man," we learned that people must be tenacious if they're going to overcome the obstacles in their lives.

• persistent

• accomplished

• skilled

• supported

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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The early morning wake-up had Kylie feeling tired, but a quick nap restored her vitality.

• strength and energy

• desire and motivation

• hunger and sleepiness

• awareness and intelligence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Corey's endless and boring story about how Mrs. Naftzger bullies him was soporific.

• sleep-inducing

• inspirational

• annoying

• entertaining

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D