Before her job interview, Jayla was nervous. When the boss cracked a few jokes, she was less timid. What word helps you understand timid?
nervous
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It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park. What does idyllic mean? A. beautiful B. optimistic C. hopeful D. perfect
D. perfect
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monster
Reset all scores!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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She was virtuous, unlike her evil and conniving brother. What does virtuous mean? A. having no manners B.rude C.high moral standards D. annoying
C.high moral standards
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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seesaw
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fairy
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baam
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The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals. What does elated mean? A.happy B. miserable C. uncertain D. confused
A.happy
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Something in the refrigerator is so putrid, a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door. What is putrid? A. rancid B. appetizing C. fresh D. pleasant
A. rancid
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trap
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fairy
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fairy
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banana
Go to last place!
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He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. What does precarious mean?A. safe B. secure C. superstitious D. uncertain
D. uncertain
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eraser
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star
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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She heard the cry of the banshee, a spirit that alludes to the death of a family member. What is banshee? A.an announcer B. a mythological Irish "demon" C. an evil mythological being D.someone who cries wolf
B. a female mythological Irish "demon"
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This situation is a conundrum, a puzzle that's difficult to solve. What does conundrum mean? A. simple B. interesting C.a confusing and difficult problem or question D. who knows??
C.a confusing and difficult problem or question
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Diane was lethargic; she didn't have the energy to get out of bed. What does lethargic mean? A. sluggish B. hyper C. wired D. depressed
A. sluggish
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What does jam mean in this sentence: If the entire class wanted to take the same subway train, they would have to jam into a crowded compartment.
A. to wedge between
B. to squeeze
C. to block
D.to apply
B. to squeeze
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The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal. What does egregious mean? A.outstandingly bad B. greedy C. marvelous D. upbeat
A.outstandingly bad
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When Natalee saw the stray cat in the rain, her heart sank. The rain-soaked animal was a truly pathetic sight.What does pathetic mean?
A. sick
B. horrible
C. different
D. pitiful