What is the definition of the word "dissipate" as used in the sentence: "We waited for the stadium's crowd to dissipate before we attempted to leave."?

• to gather together

• to disappear by spreading thin or separating into parts

• to increase in size

• to become louder

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word "existence" as used in the sentence: "You can only work on a problem after you recognize its existence."?

• the act of creating something

• the state of living or being

• the process of thinking

• the ability to solve problems

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence: "A person would have to be incredibly strong to lift a car."?

• very hard to believe

• slightly possible

• easily achievable

• somewhat likely

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the definition of the word "impenetrable" as used in the sentence: "The forest in the story was dark and impenetrable."?

• easy to see through

• impossible to see through; unable to be pierced or passed through

• very welcoming

• brightly lit

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the definition of the word "insolent" as used in the sentence: "Mother did not appreciate my brother's rude behavior and insolent remarks."?

• polite and respectful

• rude or insulting in a bold, arrogant way

• shy and reserved

• very quiet

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "ignorant" as used in the sentence: "Ignorant is a synonym for uneducated."?

• well-informed

• not having knowledge about something

• highly skilled

• very experienced

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word "significance" as used in the sentence: "They found an old coin but had no idea of its significance."?

• the size of something

• the importance or special meaning of something

• the color of an object

• the weight of an item

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word "petition" as used in the sentence: "The group got over ten thousand citizens to sign their petition."?

• a casual conversation

• a formal written request, usually signed by many supporters

• a type of protest

• a personal diary

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of the word "literary" as used in the sentence: "The mystery writer hired a literary agent to help him publish and promote his new book."?

• related to science

• having to do with books and other written works; having to do with the profession of writing

• related to mathematics

• having to do with sports

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of the word "frivolous" as used in the sentence: "A hobby that seems silly or frivolous to one person might be very important to another."?

• very serious

• silly or not important; not serious

• extremely valuable

• highly educational

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C