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Find the meaning of the underlined words from the sentences that follow. Choose the best answer.



1

I'm stressed at my job. I have so much to do that I work ten hours a day and on weekends as well, and when I'm not working, I'm thinking about what I have to do.

Stressed most likely means __.
A)happy
B)busy
C)worried and anxious
2

I failed the test. My father was very disappointed.

Disappointed most likely means __.
A)unhappy
B)proud
C)nervous
3

The math problem was very complicated. I couldn't figure it out and neither could my teacher.

Figure out most likely means __.
A)realize
B)expect
C)understand
4

The company is very large. Over 50,000 employees work there.

Employee most likely means __.
A)office
B)worker
C)secretary








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