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  • The players on opposing teams made AMENDS after arguing about the play. What does AMEND mean?
    To make peace after a dispute.
    To be disgusted.
    To argue.
  • The rollercoaster gave the children an EXHILARATING feeling due to the fast speed and giant hills. What does EXHILARATING mean?
    Feeling clever
    Extremely bored
    Making one feel happy or animated
  • After growing up in POVERTY, Kamerson was carefree with his money because he became wealthy. What does POVERTY mean?
    sad
    Rich
    Poor
  • Even though he fell off of the scooter, he remained UNSCATHED. What does UNSCATHED mean?
    not injured
    sad
    hurt
  • Denise was FLABBERGASTED when she saw how much snow had fallen over night. What does FLABBERGASTED mean?
    Uninterested
    Surprised; Shocked.
    Not amused
  • Wanda was trying to COPE with the fact that she broke her leg and would not be able to finish her volleyball season. What does the COPE mean?
    To deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulty
    To ignore the situation
    to be happy
  • Even though it was raining, Karrie had an OPTIMISTIC outlook about going to the amusement park today. What does OPTIMISTIC mean?
    Feeling indifferent.
    Positive outlook or attitude for the future.
    Negative outlook for the future.
  • There is no reason to write long sentences, when it can be short and CONCISE. What does CONCISE mean?
    Short; brief
    Annoying
    Long
  • She ate a MAJORITY of the pizza and did not leave much for her siblings. What does MAJORITY mean?
    a fair amount
    a large amount
    a small amount
  • CANDID photos are true and revealing rather than posing for a photo. What does the word CANDID mean?
    Natural and spontaneous
    disturbing
    Fake and forced
  • I gave the shoes to the COURIER so they could be delivered to the correct address. What does COURIER mean?
    A person who delivers packages
    a store clerk
    A person who bakes goods
  • Before you drink a smoothie, you need to PUREE the ingredients together. What does PUREE mean?
    to drink a smoothie.
    crushed fruit or vegetables in a smooth consistency.
    to cut a piece a fruit in half.
  • Ally wrote a lot of vague words as her answers such as "stuff" and "things." Her teacher told her to use PRECISE language. What does PRECISE mean?
    To give inaccurate information
    To be exact and accurate with details
    To give directions
  • The mother felt NOSTALGIA when she attended her sons Christmas party at school. What does NOSTALGIA mean?
    affection or love of the past or past experiences.
    a ceremony.
    unpleasant reminders.
  • Kiara mentioned having vegetable MEDLEY as a side dish in order to get a mix of different vegetables in her diet. What does MEDLEY mean?
    a package of food
    a mix of several different items
    a healthy food
  • The ocean has a beautiful blue HUE. What does HUE mean?
    calming sound
    feeling
    color or tone
  • Once the boy was able to get MOMENTUM, he was able to run for 5 miles straight. What does MOMENTUM mean?
    to stop
    to try to run
    to keep moving foward
  • If my dog see's a treat, he will PRANCE with excitement. What does PRANCE mean?
    to tip toe
    to run away.
    move with high springy steps.
  • Trayson lost many friends because he was ARROGANT and thought he was superior to everyone else. What does ARROGANT mean?
    Feeling unimportant
    nervous or anxious
    Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.
  • Driving through the graveyard at night, gave the group of teenagers an UNCANNY feeling. What does UNCANNY mean?
    an exciting feeling
    Strange or mysterious in an unsettling way
    a feeling of desire or revenge.
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