Sadlier Level D, Unit 4 Vocabulary Review

After the final bell, the mischievous student tried to ________ with the teacher’s hall pass before anyone noticed it was missing.

• incinerate

• rectify

• abscond

• disentangle

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'abscond,' which means to secretly leave or escape, fitting the context of the student trying to take the teacher's hall pass without being noticed.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The rock climber froze at the edge of the cliff, realizing one wrong step could send her over the ________ into the valley below.

• fated

• precipice

• prototype

• reprieve

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'precipice' as it refers to a steep cliff or overhanging edge, which fits the context of the climber's dangerous situation. The other options do not relate to a physical edge or cliff.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The kind judge decided to grant a temporary ________, delaying the prisoner’s sentence until new evidence could be reviewed.

• daunt

• auspicious

• reprieve

• assess

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'reprieve', which means a temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment. In this context, it fits perfectly as the judge is postponing the prisoner's sentence for further review of evidence.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The detective carefully examined the scene to ________ what had really happened that night.

• hoodwink

• fated

• revile

• assess

Answer explanation

The detective needed to 'assess' the scene to understand what happened, as it means to evaluate or analyze. The other options do not fit the context of examining a crime scene.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Hiking up the steep, rocky mountain proved to be an ________ challenge, even for experienced climbers.

• pompous

• arduous

• pompous

• pliant

Answer explanation

The word 'arduous' means requiring considerable effort and is synonymous with difficult or challenging. In this context, it accurately describes the steep, rocky mountain hike, making it the correct choice over 'pompous' or 'pliant'.

The magician tried to _______ the audience with clever tricks that made coins vanish and cards appear out of thin air.

• hoodwink

• daunt

• rectify

• revile

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hoodwink' because it means to deceive or trick someone, which aligns with the magician's intent to amaze the audience with illusions. The other options do not fit the context of performing magic.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

When the government collapsed, the city fell into complete _______, with people ignoring all laws and rules.

• anarchy

• precipice

• larceny

• fated

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'anarchy' because it describes a state of disorder due to the absence of authority, fitting the context of a city where laws and rules are ignored after a government collapse.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

Because the company’s first model had several flaws, engineers worked hard to improve the next _______ before releasing it to the public.

• prototype

• arduous

• inanimate

• auspicious

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'prototype' because it refers to an early model of a product used for testing. The context indicates that engineers improved the next version before public release, which aligns with the definition of a prototype.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Though the odds seemed against her, it felt almost _______ that she would win the competition, as if destiny had chosen her.

• daunt

• fated

• incinerate

• pliant

Answer explanation

The word 'fated' fits the context, suggesting that her victory feels predetermined by destiny. The other options do not convey this sense of inevitability, making 'fated' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The firefighter showed an _______ spirit, rushing into the burning building to rescue the trapped family without hesitation.

• hoodwink

• anarchy

• pompous

• intrepid

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'intrepid', which means fearless and adventurous. The firefighter's action of rushing into a burning building without hesitation exemplifies an intrepid spirit, showcasing bravery in a dangerous situation.

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CCSS.L.3.2F