Word Meaning

Aria, Arjun, and Samuel went apple picking. They noticed that the apples were very 'abundant', so they were able to fill their buckets.

Which of the following words could also describe the amount of apples they found?

• A) Scarce

• B) Plentiful

• C) Limited

• D) Sparse

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Noah was explaining a concept to Emma and Elijah, but his explanation was 'vague' and they had a hard time understanding.

Identify the antonym for the word 'vague' that best describes how Noah should have explained the concept.

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Ambiguous

• Fuzzy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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In the spring, Avery, Michael, and Anika were admiring the cherry blossoms in the park. Michael commented, 'The beauty of these cherry blossoms is ‘ephemeral.'

What does 'ephemeral' mean in this context?

• C) Permanent

• B) Temporary

• A) Lasting

• D) Enduring

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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In a classroom, Abigail and William were making a lot of noise and disturbing the class. The teacher, Mr. Benjamin, gave them a ‘stern’ look.

What does 'stern' mean in this context?

• A) Friendly

• D) Kind

• B) Strict

• C) Lenient

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Ethan and Kai were participating in a school play. Ethan had a lot of energy and excitement while Kai was a bit shy and unsure.

Who among them would you describe as 'exuberant'?

• A) Ethan

• B) Kai

• C) Both of them

• D) Neither of them

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Avery was reading a book and came across the word 'obscure'. He asked Abigail, who was sitting next to him, to find two synonyms for 'obscure'.

Which of the following options share similar meanings?

A) Clear B) Unclear C) Obvious D) Vague

• B

• C

• D

• A

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Mason, Ethan, and Noah were all part of a basketball team that faced many challenges throughout the season. Despite these challenges, Mason remained ‘resilient’. What does 'resilient' mean in this context?

• A) Fragile

• B) Strong

• C) Weak

• D) Vulnerable

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Aria, Sophia, and Evelyn were baking cookies for their school's charity event. As soon as they took the cookies out of the oven, the 'aroma' filled their kitchen. What does 'aroma' mean in this context?

A) Scent B) Noise C) Sight D) Taste

• A) Noise

• B) Taste

• C) Sight

• D) Scent

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Abigail noticed that Michael's enthusiasm for soccer was not just limited to the field, but was 'pervasive'.

What does 'pervasive' mean in this context?

• A) Limited

• C) Rare

• B) Widespread

• D) Scarce

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Aria wrote a report for her class and Michael found it very clear and straightforward. Avery, however, found some parts of the report to be too direct and lacking subtlety. If Avery were to describe the report using an antonym for 'explicit', what word might he use?

A) Clear B) Implicit C) Obvious D) Evident

• D) Unclear

• C) Vague

• B) Implicit

• A) Cloudy

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