Understanding the Word 'Compensate'

What does the word 'compensate' mean in the sentence: 'They received a large sum of money to compensate for the damage to their property'?

• To ignore

• To balance out

• To create

• To destroy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best completes the sentence: To make up for the loss, they decided to _______.

• Compensate

• Reject

• Decline

• Honor

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a synonym for 'compensate'?

• Recoup

• Reject

• Decline

• Dishonor

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

Which of the following words is not a synonym for 'compensate'?

• Repay

• Settle

• Recoup

• Decline

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which of the following is not an antonym for 'compensate'?

• Dishonor

• Reject

• Recoup

• Decline

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What does the word 'Illegible' mean in the sentence: 'Kahlee’s illegible handwriting was scribbled across the page'?

• Easy to read

• Difficult to read

• Neat

• Colorful

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'ambiguous' mean in the sentence: 'The question is rather ambiguous'?

• Clear and straightforward

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Certain and exact

• Simple and precise

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: The dinner was delicious, but the dessert was ____.

• Outstanding

• Mediocre

• Memorable

• Different

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Alien'? A) Native B) Familiar C) Distant D) Earthy.

• Native

• Familiar

• Distant

• Earthy

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is a possible synonym for 'Jeer'?

• Tease

• Approval

• Applause

• Cheer

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B