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Trembling with agitation, the banker peeped into the little window. Agitation means

• troubled state of mind
• a clear conscience
• a pleasant task
• climbed

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superfluous

• noun
• verb
• adjective
• adverb

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David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What is the definition of the highlighted word? 

• boring
• difficult
• surprising
• shocking

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Juror 8 proposes they take a vote and he’ll “abstain.” If there are still eleven votes, he won’t stand alone. What does “abstain” mean?

• not to vote
• to vote twice
• to produce a fake vote
• to declare war

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What is a "poppet"?

• a utensil used for cooking
• a bucket used to carry water
• a container used to hold feed for cattle
• a rag doll

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My mother´s mother is my ______ .

• mother
• greatmother
• grandmother

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urgent necessity; duty

• deferment

• impassive

• imperative

• pipe dream

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a word that means "before"

• ere

• e'er

• be'en

• forthwith

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Skilled; nimble; dexterous

• deft

• contiguous

• cordial

• apathetic

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Stupid; marked by lack of ideas or intelligence

• vacuous

• apathetic

• cordial

• impetuous

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