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To be caught in some small _______, like failing to attend mass, brought an unforgiving penalty.

Answer explanation

A transgression(n.) is the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Tiny veins were visible through the fish's ________ eyelids.

Answer explanation

Translucent(adj.) means allowing light to pass through diffusely.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Morning calls are considered informal in the city; they are made only to _____ business, or by special appointment.

Answer explanation

Transact(v.) means to conduct business.

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CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Before making my _______ pilgrimage I used to wonder, sometimes, just where the line dividing East from West in the United States might be.

Answer explanation

To be transcontinental(adj.) is to span one of the large landmasses of the earth.

“One of the basics of ______ leadership is empathy,” Mr. Ghosn once said.

Answer explanation

Transcultural(adj.) means extending through all human societies.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The alien tried to _____ the farm boy by shining a beam of light on him.

Answer explanation

To transfix(v.) is to render motionless because of surprise, terror, or awe.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Photosynthesis is the single most important ______ on Earth.

Answer explanation

Transformation(n.) is the act of changing in form or shape or appearance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

For this analysis, overseas trips are classified as _____ when they are shorter than 2 weeks.

Answer explanation

Transitory(adj.) means lasting a very short time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

It was handwritten in Spanish, with an English _____ on the side.

Answer explanation

A translation(n.) is a rendering in another language with the same meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Inside the jar floated a _____ jellyfish about the size of a fingernail.

Answer explanation

Transparent(adj.) means able to be seen through with clarity.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C