What does jam mean in this sentence: If the entire class wanted to take the same subway train, they would have to jam into a crowded compartment. A. to wedge between B. to squeeze C. to block D.to apply

Attempting to avoid the accident was futile; it was impossible for either of them to stop in time. What does futile mean? A. full of purpose B. pointless C. effective D. worthwhile

The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal.What does egregious mean? A.outstandingly bad B. greedy C. marvelous D. upbeat

Before her job interview, Jayla was nervous. When the boss cracked a few jokes, she was less timid. What word helps you understand timid?

When Natalee saw the stray cat in the rain, her heart sank. The rain-soaked animal was a truly pathetic sight.What does pathetic mean? A. sick B. horrible C. different D. pitiful

It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park. What does idyllic mean? A. beautiful B. optimistic C. hopeful D. perfect

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family. What does animosity mean? A. nervous B. friendship C.goodwill D.strong hostility

The splinter was buried deep inside her fingertip. To extract it, she would need to find a pair of tweezers and keep a level head.What clues helps you know extract? A. The splinter B. was buried C. a pair of tweezers D. level head

The new restaurant around the corner specialized in unique dishes that had never been served anywhere else. Which SAGE clue helps you define unique? A.never been served B.specialized C.around the corner D. new restaurant

She heard the cry of the banshee, a spirit that alludes to the death of a family member. What is banshee? A.an announcer B. a mythological Irish "demon" C. an evil mythological being D.someone who cries wolf

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment. What is methodical? A. disorganized B. chaotic C. weekly D. well thought out

Elena found the word problem confusing and difficult, so she asked her teacher if he could simplify it for her. Which SAGE clue helps you understand simplify? A. word problem B. difficult C. teacher D. found