Greg thinks he helps on busy nights, but really, he only exacerbates the problem.

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

There simply wasn’t enough time to summon either fortitude or fear.

strength of mind that enables one to endure diversity

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

Like nightmares, dreams were insidious things, and didn’t like being locked away.

showing little or not emotion or animation

She's trying to sound nonchalant , but I can tell she wants to know the answer.

marked by casual unconcern or indifference

believing the worst of human nature and motives

Reports and records of all kinds, newspapers, books, pamphlets, films, sound tracks, photographs—all had to be rectified at lightning speed.

marked by casual unconcern or indifference

take away a part from; diminish

“I come here,” he retorted , “on my legs. I had my box brought alongside me in a barrow.”

a quick reply to a question or remark

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

As you ventured deeper into the museum, the games grew older and more archaic .

so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

strength of mind that enables one to endure diversity

He concurred that such lively observations about homestead life would be of general interest to his readership.

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

Whenever I went out, I heard on all sides cordial salutations, and was welcomed with friendly smiles.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

a quick reply to a question or remark

Once they reached the citadel, they were to restore its defunct pulley system so that their future comings and goings would not be dependent on flight.

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

His talented roommate was obviously a person to be studied and emulated .

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

having a quality that provokes disbelief

deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule

Most of their fellow students seemed glad that they were being shepherded from class to class by teachers, but Harry found it very irksome .

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

strength of mind that enables one to endure diversity

If the series of events had been planned by an omnipotent and unforgiving enemy it could not have been more effective.

having a quality that provokes disbelief

having wisdom that comes with experience

A degree in English language is not a prerequisite for caring about where a bracket is preferred to a dash, or a comma needs to be replaced by a semicolon.

something that is needed or obligatory in advance

He threw them back down and, in the reverberating echo, something, perhaps a mouse, dashed across.

a quick reply to a question or remark

take away a part from; diminish

“Okay, I’ll stop. I don’t want you sobbing over me and ruining your prom aesthetic .”

characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

strength of mind that enables one to endure diversity

marked by casual unconcern or indifference

It sounded so crude and callous , in the dark print of the newspaper.

known widely and usually unfavorably

They eagerly awaited food promised for Parcel Day arrives spoiled and defiled by rodents.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

Michael held off the tears, curious, but quite ready to continue in case Dad's further revelation was as disconcerting as the original.

causing an emotional disturbance

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

She opened the door to the household, woken by her screams, and a search ensued .

take place or happen afterward or as a result

having wisdom that comes with experience

showing little or not emotion or animation

Our hope is that by a set of ten simple, straightforward laws, we can avoid the pitfalls of human fallibility .

the quality or likelihood of making errors

something that is needed or obligatory in advance

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

“Oh, for heaven’s sake,” she said, scanning it quickly and passing it to Ron, who read it through looking increasingly incredulous .

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

an acknowledgment or expression of good will

The immunity was immediate and irrevocable —so she could no longer entertain thoughts of being gleaned for a full year.

deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule

Had he imagined that the library had omniscient fairies on staff to record everything that happened in the world, no matter how secret, or how far away?

knowing, seeing, or understanding everything

I’m about to speak, to refute this, but the uneasy look in his eyes silences me.

overthrow by argument, evidence or proof

concerning each of two or more persons or things

Sunlight slanted in from the left, casting a shadow on half of his rotund face.

excessively large; round in shape, obese

be envious of or feel annoyance toward

Abolitionist lawyers erected barricades of paperwork, every week a new stratagem .

an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade

take away a part from; diminish

known widely and usually unfavorably

The look on his face was priceless, and his body was limp with helpless vexation .

anger produced by some annoying irritation

Butler lay unconscious, possibly paralyzed by the same gaseous anomaly .

deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule

containing or characterized by mistakes

He took no interest in the stacks of books that Regina, an avid reader, always had in the house.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

showing little or not emotion or animation

strength of mind that enables one to endure diversity

My dad’s voice is even as ever, cognizant of the camera and of being watched.

having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

They didn’t denounce him and he promised to stop.

be envious of or feel annoyance toward

characterized by extravagance and profusion

Thousands of flags waved, adding their discordant national anthems to the racket.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

As we approach the abode, it looks forlorn and dismal.

marked by or showing hopelessness

His lips were often pressed together in a jocular grin, as if all the world were his to laugh at.

a quick reply to a question or remark

containing or characterized by mistakes

As the night continued, their jubilance shifted to worry and then dismay.

something that is needed or obligatory in advance

They could be hiding a monster, but my gut tells me that what he’s hiding isn’t so nefarious .

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

On either side of them the trees, silent, relinquished the dark color they had held, paled, grew transparent and stood white and ghastly against the black sky.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

And no one, especially not the idiotic sages around here, is capable of understanding us, since we’re more sensitive and much more advanced in our thinking than any of them ever suspect!

having wisdom that comes with experience

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

With a tremulous murmur that sounded like “My Savior!” she extended her arms toward the screen.

quivering as from weakness or fear

having wisdom that comes with experience

I looked up into his deep gold eyes, became befuddled , and, as usual, blurted out the truth.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements

showing little or not emotion or animation

Dad had always believed passionately in Mother’s herbs, but that night felt different, like something inside him was shifting, a new creed taking hold.

any system of principles or beliefs

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

take away a part from; diminish

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Authored by Amy Wright

English

9th Grade

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His father had abhorred waste of any kind, to the point where he complained to Ashima if a kettle had been filled with too much water.

feel hatred or disgust toward

escape, either physically or mentally

make worse

vigorous and animated

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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His plan seemed so ambiguous and meaningless now, in front of these uniformed men.

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

set straight or right

having more than one possible meaning

expressive of low opinion

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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30 sec • 1 pt

They were mouthing soundlessly at Dumbledore, apparently too appalled to speak.

the way a person behaves toward other people

characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery

ring or echo with sound

struck with dread, shock, or dismay

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

The social atmosphere is that of a besieged city, where the possession of a lump of horseflesh makes the difference between wealth and poverty.

surround so as to force to give up

make dirty or spotty

vigorous and animated

set straight or right

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

Tall and solidly proportioned, he wears wire-rimmed glasses that give him a professorial demeanor.

characterized by jokes and good humor

the way a person behaves toward other people

no longer in force or use; inactive

go beyond the scope or limits of

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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30 sec • 1 pt

In the evening, when there was nothing to do, we talked about the servants: who was clever, who was diligent, who was loyal.

struck with dread, shock, or dismay

having unlimited power

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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30 sec • 1 pt

I sat next to him, watching him; I no longer dared to believe that he could still elude Death.

a feeling of extreme joy

escape, either physically or mentally

specify individually

the comfort felt when consoled in times of disappointment

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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