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  • Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style. What is the meaning of plethora?
    uninteresting
    very beautiful
    a few
    a large amount
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  • "Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned." What happens when things are sterilized?
    the item is wet
    it becomes hot
    the things are smaller
    germs are removed
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  • "Roberta could not get over how elegant or classy the cruise ship was. " What is the meaning of elegant?
    Plain
    Simple
    Boring
    Very Classy, Stylish
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  • "The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks." What is the mening of fascinated?
    very interested in, attracted to
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  • "I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy." What kind of context clue was used? (example, definition, inference)
    example
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  • Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out. What is the meaning of yearned?
    Did not think of
    Hated to
    Does not want to
    Really wanted to
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  • Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it. What kind of context clue was used? (antonym, synonym, definition)
    antonym
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  • The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. a. pests b. animals c. insects
    A
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  • Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.” What is the meaning of hideous? A. expensive B. unattractive C.lovely
    B
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