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Using the context clue for help, choose the letter of the best meaning for each italicized word.Even presidents must perform suchmundaneactivities as brushing their teeth and washing their hands and faces.Mundane means_______.

A. pleasant.
B. ordinary.
C. expensive.

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Today was a day of turmoil at work. the phones were constantly ringing peple were running back and forth, and several offices were being painted.Turmoil means________.

A. discussion.
B. confusion.
C. harmony.

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Some animals have remarkable longevity. For example, the giant land tortoise can live several hundred years.Longevity means________

A. appearances.
B. length of life.
C. habits.

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Before the invention of television, people spent more time on diversions such as going to town concerts and ball games, visiting neighborhood friends, and playing board games.Diversions means________

A. amusements.
B. differences
C. chores

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Since my grandfather retired, he has developed several new avocations. For instance, he now enjoys gardening and chat groups on the Internet.Avocations means________

A. vacations.
B. hobbies.
C. jobs.

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Children who move to a foreign country adapt much more easily than their parents, soon picking up the language and customs of their new home.Adapt means________

A. adjust.
B. struggle.
C. become bored.

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The police officer was trying to deal with twodistraughtpeople at once trembling mugging victim and a crying lost child.Distraught means________

A. very troubled.
B. unhealthy.
C. reasonable.

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Changes in such abilities as learning, reasoning, thinking, and language are aspects of cognitive development.Cognitive means_________

A. physical.
B. mental.
C. spiritual.

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Some mentally ill people habe bizarre ideas. For instance, they may think the TV is talking to them or that others can steal their thoughts.Bizarre means________

A. limited.
B. ordinary.
C. odd.

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White-collar crime—for example, accepting a bribe from a customer or stealing from an employer—is more costly than “common” crime.White-collar crime means crime committed by___________

A. gang members.
B. strangers.
C. people in the workplace.

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