

The Tornado that changed America
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6th Grade
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Brittany Cejer
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destroy; utterly wipe out
The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind.
Obliterate
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destroy completely; or to eat food hungrily
The boy was so hungry that he devoured his food.
Devour
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extremely surprising or impressive
Her talent show act was astonishing.
Astonishing
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Disappear or cause to disappear
The magician's assistant dissipated into thin air.
Dissipate
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protect and care for; hold something dear
The kids cherished their family pet, Thomas.
Cherish
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remain hidden waiting for someone or something
The cat lurked in the tall grass waiting to catch his prey.
Lurk
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Multiple Choice
What is a synonym for "astonish"?
bore
ignore
surprise
calm
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses the word "devour" correctly?
The cat devoured the mouse slowly and carefully.
The sun devoured the moon during the eclipse.
She devoured the book in one sitting because it was so interesting.
He devoured the painting with a brush.
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Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word "dissipate"?
to scatter or disperse
to create
to build up
to gather together
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Multiple Choice
What is an antonym for "lurk"?
wait
appear
sneak
hide
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Multiple Choice
In which context is the word "cherish" used correctly?
He cherished the old newspaper by throwing it away.
They cherished the broken chair by leaving it outside.
We cherished the loud noise from the construction site.
She cherished her grandmother's ring by wearing it every day.
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Multiple Choice
What does the word "obliterate" mean?
to destroy completely
to repair
to build
to create
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses "lurk" correctly?
The bird lurked in the sky, visible to everyone.
The dog lurked in the bright sunlight.
The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.
The cat lurked in the open field.
destroy; utterly wipe out
The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind.
Obliterate
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