Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context

What is the meaning of the word boisterous as used in the passage?

Thousands of boisterous soccer fans filled the stadium, waving flags and singing fight songs. When the center forward quickly scored a goal, the rowdy crowd erupted in cheers.

• dedicated and committed

• stubborn and rude

• loud and lively

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.

Within the company, Mrs. Harrell was known for being a prudent leader who was able to assess situations and understand potential outcomes. She always made cautious decisions that balanced short- and long-term goals while avoiding risk.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.5C

What is the meaning of the word prudent as used in the passage?

Within the company, Mrs. Harrell was known for being a prudent leader who was able to assess situations and understand potential outcomes. She always made cautious decisions that balanced short- and long-term goals while avoiding risk.

• virtuous

• sensible

• morally good

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.

The first suspect was nonchalant as she sauntered into the interrogation room for questioning. "Where were you on the night of June 13, 2013?" Detective Smith asked her. Unconcerned, she responded, "I was the keynote speaker at an event that night, and several hundred people who were in attendance can corroborate my alibi."

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.4A

What is the meaning of the word nonchalant as used in the passage?

The first suspect was nonchalant as she sauntered into the interrogation room for questioning. "Where were you on the night of June 13, 2013?" Detective Smith asked her. Unconcerned, she responded, "I was the keynote speaker at an event that night, and several hundred people who were in attendance can corroborate my alibi."

• appearing innocent

• calm and tranquil

• unpredictable

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.

Scurvy is a nutritional disorder caused by a diet lacking in vitamin C. Near the end of the fifteenth century, scurvy was the major cause of illness and death among sailors on lengthy ocean voyages, because their diets were often deficient in fresh fruits and vegetables. In 1753, Scottish surgeon James Lind showed that scurvy could be treated and prevented by consuming citrus fruits.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.4A

What is the meaning of the word deficient as used in the passage?

Scurvy is a nutritional disorder caused by a diet lacking in vitamin C. Near the end of the fifteenth century, scurvy was the major cause of illness and death among sailors on lengthy ocean voyages, because their diets were often deficient in fresh fruits and vegetables. In 1753, Scottish surgeon James Lind showed that scurvy could be treated and prevented by consuming citrus fruits.

• irregular or not uniform

• imperfect or flawed

• not having enough of something needed

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.

A survey found that nearly half of workers didn't negotiate the compensation at their current jobs. A faltering economy and years of layoffs made many employees avoid the negotiation process and simply accept the pay that was offered.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.4A

What is the meaning of the word compensation as used in the passage?

A survey found that nearly half of workers didn't negotiate the compensation at their current jobs. A faltering economy and years of layoffs made many employees avoid the negotiation process and simply accept the pay that was offered.

• an increase in payment

• money given for doing a job

• job responsibilities

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the passage. Then, select the synonym of the word in bold.

Jasper is studying veterinary medicine at university, so he often reads books and magazines that pertain to animal health issues. Articles that relate to the latest medications and treatments available for horses are of particular interest to him, since he plans to be an equine veterinarian—a vet who specializes in the care of horses.

(a)  

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

CCSS.L.4.5C