Scythe Vocabulary: Chapters 24-29 Practice

Despite their best efforts, the ______ team struggled to keep up with the relentless demands of the project.

• beleaguered

• successful

• relaxed

• untroubled

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 2. Playing violent video games for hours made Ryan ______ to the graphic content, which worried his parents.

• desensitized

• sensitive

• immune

• unaffected

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 3. As a ______, Alex always focused on practical solutions rather than getting caught up in theoretical debates.

• pragmatist

• idealist

• theorist

• dreamer

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 4. The ______ salesman convinced her to buy the car with his smooth-talking and impeccable presentation.

• suave

• clumsy

• awkward

• nervous

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 5. Charlie’s random, ______ decision to take a road trip that weekend led to one of the best adventures he ever had.

• impromptu

• planned

• deliberate

• premeditated

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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The committee made a ______ decision to postpone the event due to the impending storm.

• judicious

• hasty

• reckless

• impulsive

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 7. The king's ______ of the throne surprised the entire nation and left them wondering who would lead next.

• abdication

• coronation

• ascension

• reign

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Directions: Using context clues, fill in each blank with the word from the box that BEST fits the sentence. 8. Amelia felt a deep sense of ______ when her best friend pointed out the mistake she had made in her presentation.

• chagrin

• joy

• indifference

• satisfaction

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

At the meet-and-greet, fans began to ______ over Taylor Swift, asking for autographs and selfies.

• fawn

• ignore

• criticize

• avoid

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Despite being rejected by her top college choices, she remained ______, refusing to let the disappointment show on her face.

• stoic

• emotional

• angry

• joyful

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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