Which word from the poem has a Latin prefix that means "among"?

Which word contains a root that means "life"?

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I enjoy going to yard sales with my neighbor because I love watching her haggle with the owner over the price of an item.

What are two antonyms for the word haggle?

Which word contains a suffix meaning "without"?

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Today was the initial meeting of the chess club and Carrie was overjoyed to be elected president at the very first meeting.

Which word or phrase is a context clue that helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "initial"?

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Katie was elated about her grade on the history test. She had never made a perfect score on anything.

Based on the sentences, what is the best meaning of the word elated?

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After Mr. Casey announced the upcoming project, Griffin felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work involved. He had no idea how to find enough time to complete all the requirements along with his other responsibilities.

Based on the sentences, what are two synonyms for the word overwhelmed?

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The junkyard was owned by the Karnofsky family. Mr. Karnofsky saw how much Armstrong loved music, so he helped the young boy buy a cornet. Similar to a trumpet, the cornet would at long last allow Armstrong the chance to play music. He was thrilled! He practiced all the time until he taught himself how to play. He even began to play on street corners to earn a few extra pennies.

In paragraph 3, which phrase gives the most precise clue for the meaning of the word cornet?

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Armstrong soon became one of the most famous jazz musicians in America. Though he was an expert on the trumpet, he was also known for his energy and showmanship. He contorted his body as he played, bending backwards and blowing his horn toward the heavens. In addition to his trumpet-playing skills, Armstrong was also a gifted singer. He had a deep and scratchy voice that was unique in all of music. Some people compared his voice to gravel, while others compared it to sandpaper. Either way, the people loved it.

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Armstrong soon became one of the most famous jazz musicians in America. Though he was an expert on the trumpet, he was also known for his energy and showmanship. He contorted his body as he played, bending backwards and blowing his horn toward the heavens. In addition to his trumpet-playing skills, Armstrong was also a gifted singer. He had a deep and scratchy voice that was unique in all of music. Some people compared his voice to gravel, while others compared it to sandpaper. Either way, the people loved it.

What does the word contorted mean as used in the paragraph?

The good news is that stopping global warming is much easier than trying to dispose of an asteroid. All it takes is a little work on everyone’s part. There are three easy things each of us can do now that will make a world of difference right away: conserve electricity, drive smarter, and speak out.

What does the word dispose mean as used in the above paragraph?

What if you heard that an asteroid was hurtling toward the Earth, and that when it hit, it could wipe out all life on the entire planet? Should we say, “That’s okay. It’s just a force of nature. This is just part of how things work”? Would it make sense to say, “We’re not really sure what will happen when it hits the planet, so let’s do nothing"? I’ll admit, I don’t know exactly what would happen if an asteroid hit our planet, but I know enough about it to say that we should do everything in our power to keep that from happening.

What does the word hurtling mean as used in the above paragraph?

Based on the root mar, what does the word marine mean?

The water was warm and refreshing. After Dorothy donned her mask, she tried out her snorkel. It felt strange to breathe underwater and she had trouble convincing her brain that it was a good idea. She thought for a moment that she might panic, but her breathing soon slowed down. Feeling much calmer, she began to notice all the wonders around her.

Which word from the paragraph has a prefix meaning "again"?