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    Use the words in the sentence as clues to the correct meaning.
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  • Mr. Burns was so emaciated he could hardly stand. A. fierce. B. calm. C. thin. D. tame
    thin
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  • The meals here are invariably big and hearty for the athletes. A. purposefully B. hated C. happily D. always
    always
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  • She bathed newborn puppy in the tepid water. A. lukewarm B. hot C. muddy B. cold
    lukewarm
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  • The art collector bought a vintage painting from the museum. A. rose colored B. dirty C. real D. classic
    classic
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  • He was teased for his slovenly appearance at school. A. proud B. sloppy C. careful D. little
    sloppy
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  • Authorities are flagrantly violating the law by refusing to comply. A. joyfully B. cautiously C. obviously D. sadly
    obviously
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  • I concur with your great decision for the group project. A. agree B. reject C. stop D. argue
    agree
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  • The best quality a graduation speech can have is brevity. A. briefness B. athleticism C. laughter D. skills
    briefness
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  • She is invariably late to class in which she has to serve detention. A. regularly B. purposefully C. happily D. painfully
    regularly
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  • The teacher concurred with the students thoughtful suggestion to take turns. A. rejected B. argued C. accepted D. stopped
    accepted
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  • What's a synonym for emaciated?
    thin, skeletal, bony, scrawny, skinny
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  • What is a synonym for invariably?
    always, every time, consistently, regularly
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  • What is a synonym for tepid?
    room temperature, slightly warm
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  • what is a synonym for classic?
    vintage, ageless, timeless, old, antique
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  • What is a synonym for slovenly?
    scruffy, untidy, messy, unkempt, ill-groomed, sloppy
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  • What is a synonym for flagrantly?
    noticeable, dramatic, distinct, visible, on purpose
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