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Use The Sentences To Choose The Correct Definition For Each Word. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Devoid: Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.
a) unhappy
b) had a lot of
c) without, did not have
d) cheery

Arduous: John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
a) difficult and tiring
b) easy
c) quick
d) steep

Decline: I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. Now who will dress up like a clown and sit still while people throw balls at him or her?
a) accepted
b) got wet
c) turned down, said no
d) laughed at

Lofty: He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit, but he was too afraid of heights.
a) skinny
b) small
c) short
d) tall

Alter: Grandpa didn’t know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a) change
b) adjust
c) cancel
d) to be annoyed

Inquiry: When the other moms heard about how Charlene had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her award winning muffin recipe.
a) an act of giving compliments
b) complaints
c) trust
d) an act of asking for more information

Neglect: Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
a) to ignore
b) to take care of
c) to fail to take care of properly
d) to care about

Weary: After studying for twelve hours straight, Rob was growing weary.
a) tired
b) happy
c) smart
d) weak

Seldom: Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food.
a) rarely, almost never
b) always
c) loved to eat
d) seriously

Singe: The curling iron was so hot that Martha singed her hair when she tried using it.
a) cut
b) burn
c) tangled
d) curled

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