Question

match each imprecise word in brackets with a more precise replacement.

working with rescued animals makes me happy
looking at our opponents really scared
some describe our science teacher as strange
i was sad when i didnt make the team

intimidated
gratified
despondent
eccentric

Explanation:

Analyze context clues and match synonyms

1. "Working with rescued animals makes me [happy]" matches with gratified (feeling pleasure or satisfaction).
2. "Looking at our opponents really [scared]" matches with intimidated (frightened or overawed, especially in a competitive context).
3. "Some describe our science teacher as [strange]" matches with eccentric (unconventional and slightly strange).
4. "I was [sad] when I didn't make the team" matches with despondent (in low spirits from loss of hope or courage).

Answer:

Sentence with Imprecise Word	Precise Replacement
Looking at our opponents really [scared]	intimidated
Some describe our science teacher as [strange]	eccentric
I was [sad] when I didn't make the team	despondent