It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly

distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so

everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

The word “extensive” means __________.

The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble.

Will anyone believe him again?

A fabrication is __________.

Sunshine said, “Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert’s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it’s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It’s really quite a trivial matter.”

What does “trivial” mean?

More than eighty years of fire suppression has changed these forests dramatically. Now they are overcrowded with Douglas fir and prone to superhot fires that can kill older trees and sterilize the soil, making regrowth take years longer. Such hot, intense fires are also more dangerous to firefighters.

“He was friendly, in a treacherous sort of way, smiling into one’s face the while he meditated some underhand trick, as, for instance, when he stole from Buck’s food at the first meal. . . .

” Which word is a synonym for treacherous?

In the redwood forests of California, the redwood trees are the dominant living plants. The canopy of shade that these giant trees provide makes it extremely difficult for many other plants to grow alongside them

What does dominant mean?

Although the players were discouraged after their season-long losing streak, Coach Jensen vowed they would rise from the ashes to win the championship next season.

What does rise from the ashes mean?

You're as cold as ice; you're willing to sacrifice our love.

—Foreigner, "Cold as Ice"

What does cold as ice most likely mean?

"That fits you well," Joe remarked after Tisha's cap fell over her eyes for the tenth time.

What is meant by the quote, "that fits you well" as used in the text?

Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to

spread.

What does “inhibit” mean?

Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds and had no trouble

winning the match.

When you describe an event as “transient,” you are saying that __________.

Detective Hoitz confronts his new partner, Detective Gamble, with what he believes is a threatening analogy, comparing himself to a lion and Detective Gamble to a fish, but because Detective Gamble is methodical in his thinking, he completely picked apart Hoitz’s comment with his logical reasoning.

Detective Hoitz confronts his new partner, Detective Gamble, with what he believes is a threatening analogy, comparing himself to a lion and Detective Gamble to a fish, but because Detective Gamble is methodical in his thinking, he completely picked apart Hoitz’s comment with his logical reasoning