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The Epic Hero's Quest — Test

Question 23 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question. lavish la • vish [‘la-vish] from Middle French lavasse adj 1. given in large amounts 2. having a very rich and expensive quality verb 1. giving or using in large amounts Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the last definition of the word lavish .

Answer
A
According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.
B
For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
C
There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
D
Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.

Explanation

The last definition is the verb “giving or using in large amounts.” In choice D, Finn’s friends “lavish him with many gifts,” meaning they give him a large number of gifts. The other choices use “lavish” as an adjective describing something rich, expensive, or plentiful.

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