Vocabulary in context

The lycanthropic virus story is really nailed down,” says Giles. “The epicenters that have been mapped over thousands of years are likely the spots where werewolves are concentrated.”

As it is used in this line, concentrated most nearly means:

• extracted

• paid attention to

• gathered together

• directed to one topic

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CCSS.L.5.5C

“See!” he said, after a moment, “isn’t that mist or something, over there to the right away in a line with that great piece of rock?” And he indicated with his hand.

As used in line 26, great most nearly means:

• Wonderful

• Powerful

• Extensive

• Large

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CCSS.L.5.5C

If your child is far more advanced than other kids her age, her school may suggest moving her up an extra grade. But be aware that gifted innies who are way ahead of the pack intellectually may still need to be around same-age peers to learn social skills.

As used here, pack most nearly means:

• a group of dogs

• a group of kids

• prepare for a trip

• worn on one’s back

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Just past the point where the nerve roots merge, each spinal nerve divides into a posterior ramus and an anterior ramus. The posterior ramus innervates the skin and deep back muscles, and the anterior ramus innervates the rest of the trunk and the extremities. The rami (like the spinal nerves) are mixed (contains both sensory and motor fibers). The recurrent meningeal branch of the spinal nerves innervates most of the vertebral column; however, the zygapophysial joints are innervated by the medial branches of the posterior rami.

In context, the word mixed means:

• Diverse

• Combined

• Assorted

• Hybrid

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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

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

in context, the word ecstatic means:

• Nervous

• Excited

• Unhappy

• Relieved

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

• Followed her mother's requests

• Folded her clothes

• Brushed her teeth

• That night

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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

Studies have found participation in physical activity increases adolescents’ self-esteem and reduces anxiety and stress. Through its effects on mental health, physical activity

may help increase students’ capacity for learning.

In the passage above, stress most nearly means:

• Force

• Emphasis

• Importance

• Tension

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

In context, the word esteemed means:

• Held over boiling water

• Very old

• Greatly admired

• Overestimated

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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

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

In context, the word daunting means:

• Tickle

• Amuse

• Lose or misplace

• Frightening

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed.

in context, the word static means:

• Noise

• Not changing

• Moldy

• Unreal

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CCSS.L.5.5C