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The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey covered homework the student turned in. What does appalled mean?

• pleased

• surprised

• frustrated

• disgusted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades. What does accolades mean?

• rejection

• shock

• disapproval

• praise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What does sever mean?

• separate

• clean

• serve

• confirm

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling. What does grueling mean?

• loud

• tiring

• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. What does parched mean?

• hungry

• thirsty

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. What does novice mean?

• skilled

• beginner

• professional

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C