The boy lifted weights and practiced soccer for 2 hours each day so he could attain his goal of playing soccer in college. What does ATTAIN mean?

I was glad my teacher told me discretely that I failed my test instead of telling me in front of the whole class. What does DISCRETELY mean?

Shannon went to dinner with three of her colleagues; she enjoyed seeing her coworkers outside of work. What does COLLEAGUES mean?

We were all relieved when the fire alarm finally ceased because it was so loud. What does CEASE mean?

Eating fruits and vegetables are beneficial for your health. What does BENEFICIAL mean?

Kurt abruptly stopped his car when he saw an animal run into the street. What does ABRUPTLY mean?

I have approximately $100, but I haven't bothered to count how much I actually have. What does APPROXIMATELY mean?

The traffic impeded our ability to get to the store quickly, so we wound up being late. What does IMPEDED mean?

I specifically asked for a blue shirt, but my mom didn't listen to me and bought me a green shirt. What does SPECIFICALLY mean?

I hope that I never have to take my math test, but I know it is inevitable that I have to take it. What does INEVITABLE mean?

It is crucial that I get my HW done by 4:00 or I will be grounded. What does CRUCIAL mean?

The shop has a lot of merchandise for people who love music. What does MERCHANDISE mean?

The students were prohibited to go outside without permission. What does PROHIBITED mean?