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The exercises below are designed to help you study for the assessment, they are not the actual test questions. Please be sure to re-read the book (including your annotations), look over your summer reading assignments (crossword puzzle and matching important people), as well as completing the study guide to help prepare for the assessment.
anonymously
done in a way that does not reveal a writer’s identity
consoled
comforted a person who felt grief, had a sense of loss, or was in trouble
dawdled
spend time idly and without purpose; moved in a way that was lazy or slow
din
a loud continuous noise
disembarked
left a ship and went ashore
doted
gave lavish or excessive attention, fondness, or affection toward another person, usually toward a child
dwell
to keep attention directed on one idea or event
flaunted
showed off or called attention to one’s actions, words, possessions or accomplishments
floundering
struggling to do well, but unable to succeed in business or other situations
fraud
something used to deceive or trick someone; a person who cheats others
fray
a disorderly fight, struggle, or dispute
glee
extreme happiness; joy
humiliating
destructive to one’s self-respect or dignity; destroying a person’s power, independence, or prestige
husky
describes a person who is large and strong
integrity
the quality of being honest and fair
intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady; starting, stopping, and starting again
lamented
expressed sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something
limbo
a state of uncertainty
loomed
appeared in a way that was strange, extremely powerful, or scary
morale
the feelings of enthusiasm and loyalty that a person or group feels about a job or task
mortal
causing death
resolute
having or showing strong determination
siege
a situation in which soldiers surround a city in order to try to take control of it
sly
clever in a dishonest way; tricky
wage
to start and continue a war or battle in order to get or achieve something
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