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The Nickel Boys

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

"At the neighborhood park, a group of ___children could be seen running, laughing, and playing tag, displaying their high energy and exuberance in the outdoor playground."

Answer explanation

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(British: rumbustious) ​full of energy in a cheerful and noisy uncontrollable way.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

"The actor's eyes ___with intensity as he delivered a powerful monologue, conveying the character's simmering anger and resentment towards his adversaries."

Answer explanation

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If a strong emotion smoulders, it exists, but is prevented from being expressed.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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"The toddler took a few shaky steps with a ___ before finally finding their balance, eliciting smiles and applause from their proud parents."

Answer explanation

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A movement from side to side that shows poor balance

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Despite the calm waters, the overloaded boat was suddenly hit by a massive wave, causing it to ___, throwing the passengers into the frigid ocean and prompting a desperate rescue operation.

Answer explanation

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to (cause a boat or ship to) turn upside down by accident while on water | to upset or collapse

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

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During the heated protest, tensions escalated, resulting in a ______ of peace as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement, vandalizing property and engaging in physical altercations.

Answer explanation

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(an example of) illegal noisy or violent behaviour in a public place

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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The hiker, exhausted but determined, had to ____up the steep and rocky mountainside, using his hands and feet to find secure footholds and overcome the challenging terrain in order to reach the breathtaking summit.

Answer explanation

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to climb or move with difficulty or a lot of effort, using your hands and feet. Syn: scramble

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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The chef carefully listened for the ___ of the perfectly seared steak as it sizzled in the hot pan, signaling that it was being cooked to mouthwatering perfection.

Answer explanation

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a series of short sharp sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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