OM&M Vocabulary in Context (Pt.2)

What is the meaning of the word "pugnacious" as used in the following sentence? "The pugnacious boxer was always ready for a fight."

• Peaceful

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the sentence "She felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam," what does the word "apprehensive" mean?

• Confident

• Nervous

• Excited

• Uninterested

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the correct meaning of "complacent" in the context of the sentence: "He was complacent about his grades, even though they were slipping."

• Concerned

• Satisfied

• Anxious

• Motivated

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "derision" mean in the sentence: "Her suggestion was met with derision from her peers"?

• Praise

• Laughter

• Ridicule

• Silence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the meaning of "nuisance" in the following sentence: "The barking dog was a nuisance to the neighbors."

• Delight

• Problem

• Friend

• Helper

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence "The audience was rapt with attention during the performance," what does "rapt" mean?

• Distracted

• Bored

• Engrossed

• Confused

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "subside" in the context of the sentence: "The storm began to subside after several hours"?

• Intensify

• Diminish

• Start

• Pause

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Determine the meaning of "bemused" in the sentence: "He looked bemused as he tried to solve the puzzle."

• Amused

• Confused

• Angry

• Happy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "poised" mean in the sentence: "She was poised to make a big decision"?

• Unprepared

• Ready

• Hesitant

• Uncertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the sentence "The child would cower in fear during thunderstorms," what does "cower" mean?

• Stand tall

• Hide

• Laugh

• Dance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4