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QuizMultiple Choice

Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues

Question 4 • Common Core ELA 9 - ELA3009 A-IC

Read the sentence.The look on the villain’s face seemed to be bursting with evil, and gave the moviegoers the chills.

Answer
A
apathy
B
baleful
C
dormant
D
exhume

Explanation

The sentence describes a villain’s expression as frightening and full of evil. “Baleful” means threatening or menacing, so it best fits the description. “Apathy” means lack of interest, “dormant” means inactive, and “exhume” means to dig up a body or something buried.

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