Superhuman Vocabulary

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The artist paid ________ attention to every brushstroke, carefully blending colors to create a masterpiece.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• meticulous

• frivolous

• devoid

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The desolate landscape was ______ of any signs of life, with no trees, plants, or animals in site.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• meticulous

• frivolous

• devoid

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CCSS.L.3.2E

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As the sun rose higher, the morning mist started to ______, revealing the stunning view of the mountains.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• dissipate

• frivolous

• devoid

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

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Lost in her thoughts, the _______ girl gazed out the window, contemplating the meaning of life.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• dissipate

• frivolous

• devoid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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The orchestra played the symphony flawlessly, with each section ______ simultaneously contributing to the melody.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• dissipate

• frivolous

• devoid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

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Despite having important work to do, she spent the entire day engaged in ______ activities, binge-watching her favorite TV shows.

• pensive

• simultaneously

• dissipate

• frivolous

• devoid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that accurately uses the vocabulary in context.

pensive (adj.)

• After receiving the news, she became pensive and lost deep in thought.

• She wore a pensive expression as she tried on new shoes.

Answer explanation

The incorrect sentence uses "pensive" to describe a physical expression (wearing a pensive expression), whereas "pensive" is an adjective that describes a state of deep thoughtfulness or reflection. It is not used to describe facial expressions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that accurately uses the vocabulary in context.

simultaneously (adj.)

• He pressed two keys on the piano simultaneously, creating a beautiful melody.

• The dancers moved in perfect synchronization, executing their steps simultaneously.

Answer explanation

The incorrect sentence uses "simultaneously" to describe an action of pressing two keys on a piano, which implies that the keys were pressed at the exact same time. However, "simultaneously" means happening at the same time or concurrently, and in this context, it is not appropriate to describe pressing two keys at once as happening simultaneously.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Select the sentence that accurately uses the vocabulary in context.

meticulous (adj.)

• The artist was meticulous in every brushstroke, paying close attention to detail.

• He was meticulous with his time and always arrived late.

Answer explanation

The incorrect sentence uses "meticulous" to describe being careful with time and always arriving late. However, "meticulous" means showing great attention to detail and being extremely careful and precise in tasks, not related to punctuality or time management.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that accurately uses the vocabulary in context.

frivolous (adj.)

• She spent her vacation days engaged in meaningful activities, avoiding frivolous pursuits.

• The project required serious consideration, so they decided to take a frivolous approach.

Answer explanation

The incorrect sentence uses "frivolous" to describe a decision or approach that requires serious consideration. However, "frivolous" means lacking seriousness or significance, and in this context, it is not appropriate to describe a serious decision or approach as frivolous.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4