Before final submissions, Ms. Ortiz asked everyone to bring a [draft] of the report. My pages had complete paragraphs, but I still needed to fix transitions and add sources. She reminded us that this early version was for feedback, not grading, so we should focus on structure rather than perfect punctuation.

As used in the passage, what does draft mean?

During the debate, the younger council member refused to [capitulate], even as senior colleagues pressed her to change her vote. She wanted to check the word's exact meaning and how to say it before using it in a public statement. Her advisor suggested consulting a trusted source to confirm both details.

Which reference source would you use to clarify [capitulate]?

While revising her speech, Lila paused at the word [epitome]. She wanted to be sure she pronounced it correctly and used it with the exact meaning she intended, not just a rough guess from context. Her coach warned that misusing a key term could confuse the audience. Lila decided to check a trusted source before finalizing the draft.

Which reference source would you use to clarify [epitome]?

After days of rain, the river swelled until it lapped at the edges of the town. Volunteers stacked sandbags along the 'bank' to keep the water from spilling into the streets, while others moved cars to higher ground. By evening, the wind had calmed, but everyone kept watch in case the water rose again.

As used in the passage, what does 'bank' mean?

In earth science, Priya paused at the bolded word 'lithosphere' in her textbook. She wanted a quick, precise definition related to the chapter, not synonyms, and didn't need maps or statistics. Without leaving the book, she looked for a section that explains key terms used in the unit at the back.

Which reference source would you use to clarify 'lithosphere'?

In the lab, we mixed two clear liquids and watched a cloudy [compound] form at the bottom of the beaker. At first I pictured a fenced living [compound], but the instructions and the beaker made me rethink the word. I checked a dictionary to verify that, in science, it means a substance made by combining elements.

As used in the passage, what does compound mean?

In the lab, the teacher slid a sample beneath the microscope and said the crystal was a [compound] formed when different elements locked together. Compared with the shiny metal they had tested earlier, this new material had different properties and could not be separated by simple mixing or filtering. It required a chemical reaction to break apart.

As used in the passage, what does [compound] mean?

In drama club, Tori will [record] sound effects for the play, but our coach also asked her to try for a school [record] in the monologue competition. I was puzzled by how to say the word aloud in each case and whether it was a noun or a verb, so I decided to look it up.

Which reference source would you use to clarify record?

The engineer proposed a [novel] solution to reduce traffic near the bridge: repaint lanes to create a temporary bus corridor during rush hour. Although the word reminded me of my favorite kind of book, the team discussed testing this new approach with sensors and cameras before deciding. They hoped the fresh idea would cut delays.

As used in the passage, what does novel mean?

Jada cracked the window to let in a 'draft' while the team painted the set. A chilly breeze slipped under the door and fluttered the drop cloths, so she taped the edges down. Even with her sweater, the cold air made everyone work faster, and they joked that the room felt like a cave.

As used in the passage, what does 'draft' mean?