1.The chef was accused of ___________________ the food by adding cheap ingredients to cut costs, resulting in a lower quality dish.

• adulterating

• augmenting

• gaping

• deploying

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

2.The criminal disguised himself under a new __________, hoping to evade capture by changing his appearance.

• ambidextrous

• augment

• gibe

• guise

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

3.Sarah's ______________ skills allowed her to effortlessly write with both hands, impressing her classmates.

• dour

• fortitude

• ambidextrous

• gibe

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

4.Jake couldn't resist making a _______ at his friend's fashion sense, teasing him about his outdated outfit.

• gibe

• dour

• bereft

• adulterate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

5.The company decided to ________ their marketing team by hiring more professionals to increase their brand presence.

• augment

• gibe

• bereft

• dour

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

6. 6.After the devastating loss of his parents, John felt ______ of love and support, struggling to cope with his grief.

• gape

• adulterating

• bereft

• guise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7. 7.The military decided to __________ additional troops to the border to strengthen security measures.

• ambidextrous

• deploy

• gape

• gibe

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

8.Despite the __________ weather forecast, the children remained in high spirits during their outdoor excursion.

• ambidextrous

• deploy

• dour

• fortitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

9.The marathon runner showcased incredible _________ as they pushed through the last few miles, refusing to give up.

• adulterate

• augment

• fortitude

• gape

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

10.The unexpected sight of a celebrity walking down the street made the crowd ____ in astonishment.

• gibe

• gape

• dour

• ambidextrous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F