D. Context Clues Mastery Quiz

After the scandal, the CEO was forced to **expunge** all records of the transaction to avoid further scrutiny.

• Duplicate

• Delete

• Publish

• Archive

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Despite his **truculent** nature, the old man was deeply loved by his neighbors for his acts of kindness.

• Friendly

• Aggressive

• Timid

• Generous

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The athlete's **prowess** in the sport was unmatched, earning him numerous awards and accolades.

• Weakness

• Skill

• Interest

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Faced with a moral **quandary**, she had to choose between telling the truth and protecting her friend.

• Dilemma

• Opportunity

• Solution

• Excitement

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Many employees aspire to achieve a higher position within the company, hoping to **supplant** the current manager one day.

• Assist

• Support

• Replace

• Promote

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After realizing the harm he had caused, he became **penitent**, seeking forgiveness from those he had wronged.

• Indifferent

• Remorseful

• Joyful

• Confident

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The **queue** outside the new restaurant stretched around the block, indicating its immediate popularity.

• Menu

• Line

• Decoration

• Staff

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The director was accused of **nepotism** for hiring her nephew over more qualified candidates.

• Efficiency

• Favoritism

• Professionalism

• Transparency

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

She had a great **aspire** to become a renowned author, dedicating her life to writing compelling stories.

• Disinterest

• Ambition

• Fear

• Satisfaction

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The store offered a **sundry** selection of goods, ranging from groceries to clothing.

• Limited

• Expensive

• Varied

• Poor

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A