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Academic (Tier 2) words and shades of meaning. Below are 4 pages on Peabody that teach it, free, with no sign-up and no ads.

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  • L.4.6

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The same kind of question Peabody asks, with the answer and why under each.

  1. What does "abundant" mean?

    • more than enough, plenty
    • quick and full of energy
    • messy and full of things
    Show the answer and why
    Answer: more than enough, plenty
    Abundant means more than enough, plenty. Apples were abundant in the fall orchard.

  2. What does "accelerate" mean?

    • able to float easily
    • go faster and faster
    • stiff and hard to bend
    Show the answer and why
    Answer: go faster and faster
    Accelerate means go faster and faster. The roller coaster accelerated down the hill.

  3. What does "ancient" mean?

    • shine brightly
    • very, very old
    • sleepy and slow
    Show the answer and why
    Answer: very, very old
    Ancient means very, very old. We saw ancient bones at the museum.

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