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Dictionary skills for STAAR E2

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  • Which of the following is NOT a synonym for monstrous?
    stupendous
    tremendous
    horrifying
    colossal
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  • Which of the following is in correct alphabetical order?
    toque, torpor, tracheid, travertine, trammel
    demagogue, dendrite, dendrology, derelict, despondent
    festoon, fermium, ferrule, filamentous, fife
    periwig, peroration, perianth, peritoneum, pernicious
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  • I had to restrain my laughter when he fell over that chair!
    to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full
    deprive (someone) of freedom of movement or personal liberty
    prevent oneself from giving way to a strong emotion
    hold (a person or part of their body) down and back
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  • Which is NOT a way to determine meaning based on context? (Connotation)
    What similar words does the author use in this passage?
    What is the tone the author takes in this passage?
    What is the situation being described in this passage?
    What is the protagonist's name?
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