Understanding Vocabulary in Context

What is the meaning of the word "peril" as used in the sentence: "The explorers faced great peril during their journey through the jungle"?

• Safety

• Danger

• Adventure

• Success

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CCSS.L.8.4

In the sentence "She tried to condole with her friend after the loss," what does the word "condole" mean?

• Celebrate

• Comfort

• Ignore

• Criticize

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "grimace" correctly?

• He grimaced in delight at the surprise party.

• She grimaced in pain after stubbing her toe.

• They grimaced with laughter at the joke.

• We grimaced in agreement with the plan.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Determine the meaning of the word "fate" in the context of the sentence: "He believed it was his fate to become a great musician."

• Coincidence

• Destiny

• Choice

• Effort

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CCSS.L.8.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "credulity" in the sentence: "His credulity made him an easy target for scams."

• Skepticism

• Gullibility

• Intelligence

• Caution

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Verify the meaning of "compensation" in the sentence: "She received compensation for the damages caused by the accident."

• Punishment

• Payment

• Apology

• Gift

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CCSS.L.8.4D

What does the word "resignation" mean in the context of the sentence: "He accepted the news with resignation, knowing there was nothing he could do"?

• Enthusiasm

• Acceptance

• Surprise

• Anger

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CCSS.L.8.4

In the sentence "The prosaic details of the report bored the audience," what does "prosaic" mean?

• Exciting

• Dull

• Complex

• Mysterious

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Using context, determine the meaning of "peril" in the sentence: "The hikers were unaware of the peril that awaited them at the top of the mountain."

• Safety

• Danger

• View

• Reward

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Verify the inferred meaning of "grimace" in the sentence: "He grimaced as he tasted the sour lemon."

• Smiled

• Frowned

• Laughed

• Cried

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CCSS.L.8.4D