SYNONYM

We greatly admired her for her valour.

• temerity

• courage

• spirit

• dexterity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The stricken family thanked the entire community for their benevolence after the earthquake.

• kindness

• tolerance

• friendship

• courtesy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The earthquake caused widespread damage throughout the island.

• expansive

• unlimited

• immense

• extensive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The superintendent’s remarks at the meeting were wrongly construed by the sensitive workers.

• appreciated

• meant

• conveyed

• interpreted

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The vile contemptible thief was given the severest penalty for his offence against society.

• pitiable

• destitute

• despicable

• weak

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

A citizen is expected to show complete allegiance to his native land.

• obedience

• loyalty

• homage

• respect

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

He acted with extreme caution and avoided giving a biased opinion on the matter.

• neutral

• doubtful

• partial

• distorted

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The new recruits in the teaching profession are certainly less zealous than those of former years.

• patient

• willing

• ready

• enthusiastic

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

They worked hard to alleviate the poor conditions of the working class.

• improve

• reduce

• ensure

• entertain

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The man used a ruse to gain admission to the stadium.

• ticket

• method

• trick

• complimentary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E