1) With so many chores to do, Quinn knew that going to the movie was a colossal mistake. Colossal means... a) tiny b) frightening c) very large d) minor 2) Soon people gave the cats so much reverence that they were worshipped as gods. Reverence means... a) deep respect b) good food c) great power d) kitty litter 3) Young children often mimic the behavior of their older brothers and/or sisters. Mimic means... a) tattle on b) applaud c) cry about d) copy 4) The spot on Martha's new dress was minuscule, but she acted like it was the size of Mt. Rushmore. Minuscule means... a) extremely tiny b) smelly c) huge d) disgusting 5) Siraj was very charitable. He often spent his evenings at homeless shelters serving dinner. Charitable means... a) unkind to those in need b) Cheap c) helpful to those in need d) a billionaire 6) Reggie had to heft the heavy bag of cement onto the platform above his head. Heft means... a) drop b) open c) set d) lift 7) Skyler is a horrid, little dog that barks and whines all day long.  Horrid means??  a) nasty b) disagreeable c) lovable d) awful 8) The James family migrated to Italy to be closer to family. Migrated means? a) To separate b) To move to a new area c) To clean very carefully d) To blame someone for something terrible 9) My teacher was stifling a laugh. It was clear she did not want the class to think she found the comment funny. Stifling means? a) To cough loudly b) To show concern c) to stop something or withhold d) to do something loudly 10) The monkey bars were starting to deteriorate. I could see the rust chipping away at the metal. Deteriorate means? a) Strengthen b) Glow c) Shine d) Break Down 11) I have decided to pursue journalism as a career. I have always liked interviewing and writing about people. Pursue means? a) To excuse b) To try and obtain, get c) To decide d) To learn

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