Words in Context Practice

He diligently stuck to the diet guidelines his doctor laid out for him and he lost 15 pounds.

What does diligently mean as used in the sentence above?

• constant effort
• at half effort
• unhappily
• lazily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Although her candid advice sometimes hurt my feelings, it was instrumental in improving my overall performance.

What does candid mean as used in the sentence above?

• contradictory
• outspoken
• overly critical
• surprisingly ignorant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Many people worried that the affluent background of the mayor prevented him from fully understanding the needs of the poor.

What does affluent mean as used in the sentence above?

• wealthy
• uneducated
• inexperienced
• predetermined

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

I asked my mom if I had to stay at home tonight.  When she did not respond, I took her silence as tacit permission that I could stay at my friend's house.

What does tacit mean as used in the sentence above?

• implied
• enthusiastic
• directly stated
• strongly denied

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

There is, however, a chance you may fondly look upon the honeybee and think of friendly bears stealing jars of honey while meandering through winding, animated forests. 

Which word can replace meandering?

• journeying aimlessly
• moving quickly
• pilfering
• charging

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ryan was meticulous with his writing assignments, so the papers he turned in for English class received the highest grades for grammar because they never contained mistakes. 

As used in this sentence, the word meticulous means-

• notably interested and inisghtful
• especially careful about details
• overly cautious of possible consequences
• exceptioanlly rational and reasonable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Bob loved to pick on his sister. Honestly, not too many brothers resist the opportunity to make their sisters cantankerous, but in Bob's case, he never knew when to stop.  

Based on the passage, the word cantankerous means-

• irritable
• innocent
• ironic
• independent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

You have obviously not been to a third world county where children are literally so hungry and emaciated they can barely muster enough energy to hold their heads up. 

In this passage, which word means the same as emaciated?

• abnormally thin
• overweight
• extremely active
• healthy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When a headache begins, it is important to treat the symptoms. There are many different pain relievers that will alleviate the symptoms associated with a minor headache. It is important to discuss with your doctor various options before beginning any kind medication. 

In this passage, what does the word alleviate mean?

• modify or alter
• examine closely
• lessen or diminish
• eradicate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

What does sweltered mean as used in the sentence above?

• ate
• burned 
• slept 
• sunbathed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4