In a debate competition, Ethan tried to ______ Abigail's arguments, implying they were of little value. What did Ethan try to do?

During a group project, Noah found fault with Benjamin's part of the work. Which word best describes Noah's action?

Henry, Mason, and Scarlett are discussing a new project idea. Henry seems to __________ the idea as feasible and believes it could work.

Arjun found out a secret about the new project at school. He decided to make this secret known to Sophia and Harper. What did Arjun do?

David went to a car dealership to buy a new car. The price of the car he liked was exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable. How would you describe the price of the car?

During a class debate, Ava felt strongly against the proposed school policy. She decided to argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade the class president, Benjamin, and show strong disapproval. What is Ava doing?

Samuel, Mason, and Ethan were discussing a decision that could have great or significant consequences. What type of decision were they discussing?

Liam helped Charlotte with her homework but she didn't even thank him. This makes Charlotte a...

Emma, William, and Zoe are playing a game where they have to follow an order or command. What is another term for this?

Elijah found an old, abandoned house in his neighborhood. The house was so dilapidated that it seemed close to collapse, almost in a dying state. How would you describe the condition of the house?

Maya, James, and Rohan are working on a group project for their art class. They need to identify a theme or idea that is developed or repeated in their work. What is this called?

Grace wants to start a small business but she doesn't have enough funds. Who can support her by giving financial aid?

Elijah is planning a party and wants it to be extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious. Which word best describes the kind of party Elijah wants to throw?

In a group discussion, Isla noticed that Elijah was characterized by a ready flow of words and was very talkative. How would you describe Elijah's behavior?

Scarlett received a love letter from a secret admirer. She found the letter to be too amorous. Which word would Scarlett use to describe the letter if she wanted to express the opposite feeling?

During a debate, Emma tried to belittle Aria's argument. Which word best describes what Emma tried to do?

During a debate competition, Benjamin praised Daniel's performance. However, Maya disagreed and decided to censure Daniel's performance. If Maya were to do the opposite, which word would best describe her action?

Zoe is writing an essay and she needs to find a synonym for the word deem. Which word should she use?

In a school debate, Sophia was asked to divulge her sources. Which of the following actions is similar to what Sophia was asked to do?

During a game of truth or dare, Evelyn chose truth. Henry asked her a secret she had never told anyone. Evelyn decided not to divulge it. Which word best describes Evelyn's action?

Abigail went to a store to buy a dress. She found the price of the dress to be exorbitant. Which word can replace exorbitant in this context?

Isla has a garden that was once moribund. Now, would you say it's moribund if it's growing or dying?

William wants to start a small business but lacks the necessary funds. Anika suggested him to seek help from the government. Which word is a synonym for the action the government might take to help William?

Liam was planning a party and wanted it to be sumptuous. However, Olivia suggested something more ______. What word best fills the blank?

During a group discussion, Abigail noticed that Priya was very voluble. Which word best describes Priya's behavior?

Choose the correct answer.

Aiden, Benjamin, and Lily are in a debate club. During a heated debate, who is most likely to issue an injunction prohibiting a certain argument?

Abigail, Nora, and Maya were discussing a decision they made recently. They realized that their decision was fateful, referring to its

Noah wanted to thank Priya for helping him with his homework, but he didn't. Jackson called Noah an ingrate. What does an ingrate lack?

Choose the correct answer.

Oliver, David, and Liam are in a study group together. They are discussing their homework and David mentions that he is studying a motif for one of his classes. In which class is David most likely studying this?

Avery, Elijah, and Abigail are having a debate about a new school policy. Avery is trying to expostulate Elijah and Abigail. What is Avery trying to do?

In this scenario, some of the words from this lesson are in bold. Answer the question that follows.

(1) “Why did you divulge our surprise party plan to Aiden?” Abigail asked Lily as soon as she sat down next to her at lunch.

The word divulge (paragraph 1) most nearly means

During a class discussion, David suggested that the term deemed in the school rules meant something. Liam and Mason had different opinions. According to David, what could be the meaning of deemed?

In a group discussion, David was very voluble. This means he was mostly:

David found a moribund bird in the park. This means the bird was

During a group project, Evelyn completed all the work while William and Oliver didn't contribute at all. In this scenario, who can be considered as an ingrate?