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  • Mr. Wyatt was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an EXTENSIVE selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!" What does EXTENSIVE mean?
    not enough
    large amount
    having no color
    costing lots of money
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  • The news story was based on a letter that was a FABRICATION. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again? What does FABRICATION mean?
    made of cloth
    full of long words
    fake
    funny
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  • My dog is so timid. He is like a little mouse that hides when he gets scared. What does the word timid mean?
    sad
    energetic
    fearful
    happy
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  • Stealing is an infraction, or the act of breaking the law. What does the word infraction mean?
    Detention
    The act of breaking the law
    A ticket
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  • A volunteer firefighter works for no pay. What does the word volunteer mean?
    Someone who works for no pay
    Someone who is paid
    A firefighter
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  • Eman was suspicious when the clown handed her a box. But her GULLIBLE little sister opened it anyway. What does the word gullible mean?
    careful
    doomed
    sad
    trusting
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  • Instead of a grimace, Violet had a big smile across her face. What does the word grimace mean?
    hat
    grin
    frown
    mask
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  • Ricardo is quite versatile. He is a good athlete, a top student, and a gourmet chef. What does the word versatile mean?
    happy
    having no skills
    having many different skills
    boring
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  • "Can you locate the state of Ohio?" Miss Braun asked pointing to the map. The word locate means..,
    understand
    find
    move
    destroy
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  • Taylor is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. When you instigate something, what do you do?
    protect it
    get it started
    ignore it
    check it out
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