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During a debate, Mason accused Oliver of casting an aspersion. What does the word "aspersion" mean?

• A place of refuge

• A curse, expression of ill-will

• To long for, aim toward

• To attack

Grace has a dream to become a successful entrepreneur. Which word means "to long for, aim toward"?

• Aspire

• Assail

• Assess

• Assuage

During a group project, Daniel was praised for being particularly assiduous. What does "assiduous" mean?

• To ease, pacify

• Hard-working, diligent

• Very clever, crafty

• To attack

During a class discussion, Mason asked, "Which word is defined as 'a place of refuge, protection, a sanctuary'?"

• Atonement

• Asylum

• Attribute

• Augment

During the biology class, Benjamin asked, "What does 'atrophy' mean?"

• To wither away, decay

• To attack

• To ease, pacify

• To add to, expand

During a group project, Emma decided to ________ the success of the presentation to Maya's excellent research skills. Which word means "to credit, assign"?

• Augment

• Attribute

• Avenge

• Audible

During a class debate, Kai made an audacious claim that surprised everyone. What is the meaning of "audacious"?

• Able to be heard

• Excessively bold

• Very bare, bleak

• Favorable, indicative of good things

During a classroom discussion, Mia asked, "Which word is defined as 'excessive greed'?"

• Avenge

• Atypical

• Avarice

• Assuage

Sophia has an aversion to broccoli. What does the word "aversion" mean?

• A strong liking for something

• A particular dislike for something

• A neutral feeling towards something

• An intense fear of something

During a class discussion, Aria mentioned that she has an aversion to certain weather conditions. What does Aria have an aversion to?

• Summer and hot climates

• Spring and mild climates

• Autumn, winter, and cold climates

• Rainy and humid climates