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What does the word twinge mean as it is used in the sentence?

Lupe felt a twinge of guilt as well as the sting of Fernanda’s offhand remark.

• sudden feeling

  The word twinge means "sudden pain," which is what Lupe felt after Fernanda's remark.

• combination

  Lupe does feel both guilty and hurt, but the word combination is not the meaning of twinge.

• deep regret

  Although the words regret and guilt have similar meanings, the word twinge does not mean "deep regret."

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  release

  While Lupe eventually releases her guilt, this is not the meaning of twinge

What does the word infinite mean as it is used in these lines?

Azure sky, coral clouds, kelly green grass.
An infinite world of color, all around me in an unfolding picture.

• endless

  In these lines, the word infinite means almost the same thing as the word endless. The "world of color" goes on endlessly.

• startling

  Although the display of colors the speaker experiences might be considered startling, this meaning is not supported by the surrounding context.

• brilliant

  The word infinite refers to the "world of color," suggesting that this world goes on endlessly.

• varied

  Although the colors the speaker sees are many and varied, this is not the meaning of infinite as it is used in this context.

What is the BEST definition for the underlined phrase?

They fight fatigue and have to keep their eyes peeled for the dangerous wildlife that roams the remote wilderness.

• shield their eyes from harsh weather

• sleep with their eyes open

• focus only on the trail

• be alert and watchful

Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

One day in 1977, Steve Hawk gave his nine-year-old brother, Tony, a present that would transform his life.

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  start

• determine

• change

• correct

What does the word complicated mean in this sentence?

But the movement was complicated for an uncoordinated person like me, and the yo-yo flew out of my hand and across the room.

• surprising

• difficult

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  important

• entertaining

What is the meaning of previous as it is used in the sentence below?
 

They are basing this idea on what happened as a result of previous flight competitions.

• earlier

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  numerous

• successful

• exciting

What does the word alacrity MOST LIKELY mean?

Tom gave up the brush with reluctance in his face, but alacrity in his heart.

• cheerfulness

• hesitation

• unwillingness

• vigor

I went overboard with the ketchup, mustard, onions, and relish, but it tasted so good!What is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

• spilled a lot

• paid too much

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  used too much

• ate messily

There are tall buildings in New York City, but “climbing” up to the top of the Empire State building is worlds apart from climbing up the side of a mountain.

What is the meaning of the underlined phrase?

• a new experience

• completely different

• in a separate location

• something unusual

It is crucial that we value the existence of the human spirit and forget the existence of potential luxury.

What does the word luxury most likely mean?

• poverty

• gold

• want

• wealth