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Some people believe that lawyers are always working to see that justice is done. On the other hand, some believe

that lawyers only want to manipulate the legal system to get what they want. Could both sides be right?

What does “manipulate” mean?

• a. control in a dishonest way

• b. give help

• c. teach about or explain

• d. disagree with

Some people believe that lawyers are always working to see that justice is done. On the other hand, some believe

that lawyers only want to manipulate the legal system to get what they want. Could both sides be right?

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We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.

Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?

• a. movement

• b. worry

• c. enjoyment

• d. laughter

vWe walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.

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I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them

to work harder.

What is the meaning of “incentive”?

• a. a reason to do something

• b. a small amount of money

• c. a tax

• d. a good job

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

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Bill felt remorse, or deep regret, for his harsh words.

What is the meaning of “remorse”?

• a. happy

• b. proud

• c. sad

• d. guilty

Bill felt remorse, or deep regret, for his harsh words.

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Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

What is the meaning of “lethargic”?

• a. energetic

• b. lonely

• c. lack of energy

• d. active

Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed.

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