Outsiders vocab. #1

What is the meaning of the word "asset" in the context of personal qualities?

• A liability

• A valuable quality or skill

• A physical object

• A financial burden

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "brawling"?

• Whispering

• Fighting

• Singing

• Dancing

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the antonym of "clammy" from the options below.

• Dry

• Wet

• Sticky

• Cold

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence "He heaved a sigh of relief," what does "heaved" mean?

• Threw

• Lifted

• Let out

• Pulled

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "madras" correctly?

• She wore a madras shirt to the picnic.

• He madras the ball over the fence.

• The madras was too heavy to lift.

• They madras the door open.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the word "perspiration" and choose the best context for its use.

• During a snowstorm

• While running a marathon

• In a library

• At a movie theater

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Create a sentence using the word "reckless" that shows its meaning.

• The reckless driver sped through the red light.

• The reckless cat slept all day.

• The reckless student studied hard for the exam.

• The reckless bird flew slowly.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a synonym for "smarting" in the context of feeling pain?

• Healing

• Stinging

• Comforting

• Ignoring

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "stocky"?

• The stocky man easily lifted the heavy box.

• The stocky woman ran a marathon in record time.

• The stocky child was too tall for his age.

• The stocky dog was very thin and frail.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the context in which "sympathetic" is used correctly.

• She was sympathetic to the plight of the homeless.

• He was sympathetic to the loud music.

• The sympathetic weather was harsh and cold.

• The sympathetic machine worked perfectly.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4