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Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site. What does the word dignity mean?
a) self-respect
b) embarrassment
c) arrested
d) dishonor

John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single morsel of the muffin on the plate. What does the word morsel mean?
a) crumb
b) everything
c) berry
d) breakfast

Kevin thought that it was a great injustice that girls could wear earrings in the school while the boys could not. What does the word injustice mean?
a) discrimination
b) equality
c) obedience
d) tolerence

Even though John had a good job and a nice family, he yearned for more. What does the word yearned mean?
a) desired
b) disliked
c) satisfied
d) contented

Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. What does the word seldom mean?
a) rarely
b) often
c) always
d) frequently

Tracy held the flower as gently as she could, fearing that the delicate stem would break. What does the word delicate mean?
a) fragile
b) sturdy
c) useful
d) harsh

Jennie didn’t like the jacket her mother bought her until several strangers made remarks about how much they liked it. What does the word remark mean?
a) commented
b) ignored
c) failed
d) questioned

Joanne’s mother came up to the school to get the cell phone the teacher had confiscated. What does the word confiscated mean?
a) taken
b) given
c) returned
d) offered

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does the word coax mean?
a) persuade
b) repel
c) allow
d) force

If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. What does the word outcast mean?
a) refugee
b) favorite
c) hunter
d) carnivore

Vince had to put his sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant. What does the word brilliant mean?
a) bright
b) dim
c) smart
d) gloomy

On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath. What does the word murmured mean?
a) mumbled
b) yelled
c) cried
d) cleared

While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mike was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does the word content mean?
a) satisfied
b) unfulfilled
c) grateful
d) upset

Dad had no need for the broken air conditioner, so he discarded it on the corner by the trash. What does the word discard mean?
a) disposed of
b) collected
c) repaired
d) approved

The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition. What does the word remedy mean?
a) cure
b) cause
c) fortune
d) disease

The curling iron was so hot that Martha singed her hair when she tried using it. What does the word singe mean?
a) burned
b) froze
c) styled
d) electricuted

Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company. What does the word quarrelling mean?
a) bickering
b) agreeing
c) teasing
d) conversing

Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, haughty, and kept her nose up high. What does the word haught mean?
a) superior
b) humble
c) timid
d) friendly

After the quarterback from the visiting team snuck in for another touchdown, the mood over the home team's bleachers grew quite dreary. What does the word dreary mean/
a) depressing
b) encouraging
c) interesting
d) hopeful

Bobby thought that Clyde's theories about their substitute teacher being an alien were absurd. What does the word absurd mean?
a) nonsensical
b) rational
c) serious
d) unpleasant

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