Determining the Future Vocab Preview

In the story, the winner of the contest was predetermined, so no matter how hard the others tried, the result was already decided. What does "predetermined" mean in this sentence?

• Chosen at random

• Decided in advance

• Very difficult

• Unfair

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The statue embodies the spirit of freedom, showing what the people value most. What does "embodies" mean in this sentence?

• Hides

• Destroys

• Represents

• Ignores

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

From her perspective, the problem seemed easy, but others thought it was hard. What does "perspective" mean in this sentence?

• Drawing

• Point of view

• Mistake

• Solution

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The rules of the game were rigid, so no one could change them. What does "rigid" mean in this sentence?

• Flexible

• Set in stone

• Unimportant

• Confusing

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

She was proud of her family's long lineage, which could be traced back hundreds of years. What does "lineage" mean in this sentence?

• Wealth

• Family history

• House

• Job

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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

He was passive during the discussion and did not share his ideas. What does "passive" mean in this sentence?

• Active

• Not taking action

• Angry

• Excited

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her aspirations include becoming a doctor and helping people. What does "aspirations" mean in this sentence?

• Fears

• Goals

• Mistakes

• Friends

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

It is important to make ethical choices, even when no one is watching. What does "ethical" mean in this sentence?

• Funny

• Right and wrong

• Expensive

• Quick

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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

She faced a dilemma: should she tell the truth and risk losing a friend, or keep quiet? What does "dilemma" mean in this sentence?

• Easy answer

• Difficult choice

• Celebration

• Secret

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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

The scientist posits that water once existed on Mars, suggesting a new idea. What does "posits" mean in this sentence?

• Ignores

• Suggests

• Proves

• Forgets

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D