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My younger sister can be an irritating nuisance when I am doing my homework.
In this sentence, the word nuisance means
 help
 annoyance
|  pleasure
 delight
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Melissa sauntered over to our table while Cheryl hurried over.
In this sentence, the word sauntered means
walked in a slow, easy way
hurried
| beat rapidly
ran
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We should be careful not to ostracize those who are different from us. It is much better for all if we are welcoming to everyone.
In this sentence, the word ostracize means
embrace
exclude
| welcome
include
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The artist was very careful and exact as he meticulously painted the portrait.
In this sentence, the word meticulously means
hurriedly
precise or detailed
| careless
sloppy
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The insidious burglar was able to sneak into the house without being heard or seen.
In this sentence, the word insidious means
sneaky
strong
| clumsy
loud
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The twins were both crying at the same time so Mom tried to soothe one while Dad tried to mollify the other.
In this sentence, the word mollify means
soothe
make sad
| worry
upset
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The sight of the ominous clouds told us that clear weather was far from our area.
In this sentence, the word ominous means
stormy or dark
clear
| fluffy
bright
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