Beowulf

These tiny pears are full of luscious flavor. What is the meaning of the word "luscious" as used in this sentence?

• smells pretty bad

• scent that attracts animals

• very appealing in nature

• having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word herculean in this sentence? I have a herculean task in trying to paint a picture of these tremendous industries in half an hour.

• related to Zeus the god of thunder

• requiring great strength and or effort

• requiring the ability to think critically

• requiring a long period of time to accomplish

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word formidable in this sentence? He does have a formidable temper, you know.

• being friendly to gain friends

• deceiving people to gain power

• appearing physically dangerous to avoid

• inspiring respect through being powerful or intense

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word devour in this sentence? He devoured everything on his plate.

• eating greedily

• eating the last piece

• throwing away

• running away from

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "clutching" in this sentence? She shivered, clutching her coat closer.

• to let go

• to embrace

• to grasp tight

• to free from trouble

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does the word "thane" mean in this sentence? "All hail Macbeth! thane of Glamis and the thane of Cowdor!"

• a man with no possessions

• a king of a country, particularly Scottland

• a man who holds land granted by a king

• a king who conquered another country through battle

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "lair" mean in this sentence? She whirled, but the vamp that had led her into the underground lair blocked the doorway.

• a place of paradise

• a place where cavemen hunt

• a place where a wild animal lives

• a place where evil men are buried

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the meaning of the word "ogre" in this sentence? The survivors believe that the ghostly ogre, being so well provided for, will abstain from haunting them.

• a ghost

• a mummy

• an evil centaur

• a man-eating giant

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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