Downriver List 4 Words in Context

During a class discussion, Samuel seemed preoccupied. What does "preoccupied" mean?

• Lost in thought or to be busy

• Extremely important

• Acting in an unusual way

• To think negatively

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the school play, Aria was feeling quite subdued after her performance. What does "subdued" mean in this context?

• To be worried

• To be under control, calmed down

• A temporary escape

• Being beyond what is normal

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

Maya was fretting about her upcoming exams that she didn't study for. What does "fretting" mean?

• To think negatively

• To make a situation less tense

• To be worried

• Having the ability to reason

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

John always expects the worst outcome in every situation. What is the definition of "pessimistic"?

• To think negatively

• Extremely important

• Acting in an unusual way

• Being beyond what is normal

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

During the camping trip, Tim was commended for his rational idea to bring extra snacks and water instead of his Nintendo switch. What does "rational" imply?

• Having the ability to reason

• A temporary escape

• To be worried

• To be under control

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a magic show, Abigail witnessed an act that was so extraordinary, it seemed beyond what is normal. What is the meaning of "uncanny"?

• Being beyond what is normal

• To make a situation less tense

• Extremely important

• Lost in thought

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Evelyn noticed a heated argument between two classmates. She tried to defuse the situation by telling a joke. What does "defused" mean in this context?

• To make a situation less tense or uncomfortable

• Acting in an unusual way

• To be worried

• To think negatively

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5A

James is packing for a hiking trip. What is the definition of "essential" when deciding what to bring?

• Extremely important

• A temporary escape

• To be under control

• Lost in thought

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Mrs. Groth has a reprieve on Fridays when none of her boys have practices or activities. What does "reprieve" mean?

• A temporary escape (from pain or trouble)

• To think negatively

• Having the ability to reason

• Being beyond what is normal

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Maya noticed her eccentric neighbor, Mr. Thompson, always wore mismatched socks and painted his mailbox bright pink. What is the meaning of "eccentric"?

• Acting or thinking in an unusual way, odd

• To be worried

• To make a situation less tense

• Extremely important

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B