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Although Mia felt RELUCTANT to join the debate, she spoke with confidence once she began.
Unwilling
Eager
Confused
Excited
Ryan remained RESILIENT after losing the championship, and he practiced even harder for the next game.
Easily discouraged
Quick to recover
Confused
Cheerful
he RADIANT sunlight streamed through the window, making the room glow with warmth.
Bright and shining
Dull
Cold
Weak
Rosa tried to remain RESPECTFUL even though she strongly disagreed with the speaker’s opinion.
Polite and considerate
Carefree
Rude
Silent
The ROBUST old bridge still stood strong, though it had been built over a century ago.
Weak
Strong and sturdy
Small
Fragile
Because the RAVENOUS hikers had skipped breakfast, they quickly devoured every snack in sight
Calm
Sleepy
Relaxed
Very hungry
Riley remained RATIONAL during the argument, but her friend became very emotional.
Angry
Unreasonable
Logical and calm
Sad
The reckless driver sped through the red light and nearly caused an accident
Careless or dangerous
Cautious
Responsible
Careful
Even if the RIGOROUS training was exhausting, the team knew it would make them stronger.
Simple
Intense or demanding
Relaxing
Easy
Rachel’s RESOLUTE attitude helped her finish the marathon, for she refused to give up.
Determined
Unsure
Nervous
Lazy
The REDUNDANT information in his essay made it longer than necessary, so he deleted a few sentences.
New
Interesting
Creative
Unnecessary and repetitive
Raven’s RESOURCEFUL nature allowed her to solve problems even when supplies were limited.
Quiet
Lazy
Unable to think of ideas
Clever and inventive
The REMOTE cabin was peaceful, but it took hours to reach it by car.
Far away
Busy
Loud
Close by
Ruben stayed RESPECTED in his community because he always kept his promises.
Admired
Unknown
Disliked
Ignored
The RIGID teacher followed every rule exactly, even when flexibility might have helped
Easygoing
Relaxed
Strict or inflexible
Generous
