Understanding Vocabulary in Context 2

Hundreds of firefighters are currently battling catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.

What is the meaning of "catastrophic" as it is used in this sentence?

• extreme damage and suffering

• unfortunate or unsuccessful

• well-off or prosperous

• blessed with good luck

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The fires ignited on August 8, 2023. The flames rapidly burnt through vegetation before exploding overnight and spreading to nearby communities. Fanned by strong winds from a distant hurricane, they moved so quickly that some residents were forced to jump into the ocean to escape.

Which definition accurately reflects the use of the word "ignite" as it is used in the text?

• arouse an emotion or interest

• catch fire or cause to catch fire

• to inspire intense feelings

• to douse flames

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Over 12,000 people in West Maui are without power, and more than 2,000 have been forced to ___________ and seek shelter.

• hold

• continue

• tunnel

• evacuate

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CCSS.L.5.5C

"We expected rain; we expected floods," Acting Governor Sylvia Luke told reporters. "We never anticipated in this state that a hurricane that did not make an impact on our islands would cause these kinds of wildfires."

Which dictionary definition for the word anticipated best fits how it is used in the text?

• 1. 1. regard as probable; expect or predict.

• 2. act as a forerunner or precursor of.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

On August 10, 2023, Maui officials reported that the Lahaina fire, the most damaging of the three blazes, was 80 percent contained. The second one in Central Maui was 70 percent contained. However, they did not share details about the third fire raging in the mountainous region.

Which dictionary definition of the word "contained" best fits how it is used in the text?

• 1. have or hold (someone or something) within.

• 2. control or restrain (oneself or a feeling).

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C