The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals. What does elated mean? A.happy B. miserable C. uncertain D. confused

Before her job interview, Jayla was nervous. When the boss cracked a few jokes, she was less timid. What word helps you understand timid?

The treasure they discovered had been buried deep in the sand. It would take all day to unearth it.What does unearth mean? A. to get up B. to bury C. to find D. to uncover

Attempting to avoid the accident was futile; it was impossible for either of them to stop in time. What does futile mean? A. full of purpose B. pointless C. effective D. worthwhile

I called him a nuisance because he annoyed me with his incessant line of questioning.What is nuisance? A. blessing B. help C. annoyance D. nerd

His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family. What does animosity mean? A. nervous B. friendship C.goodwill D.strong hostility

When Natalee saw the stray cat in the rain, her heart sank. The rain-soaked animal was a truly pathetic sight.What does pathetic mean? A. sick B. horrible C. different D. pitiful

We know the dog has a kind disposition because we've never seen her bite or scratch anyone. What does disposition mean? A. hostile B. temperament C. heart D. home life

The new restaurant around the corner specialized in unique dishes that had never been served anywhere else. Which SAGE clue helps you define unique? A.never been served B.specialized C.around the corner D. new restaurant

The crime he committed was egregious; he'll never recover from this horrendous scandal. What does egregious mean? A.outstandingly bad B. greedy C. marvelous D. upbeat

This painting of the landscape is picturesque, while the one of the old house is just plain ugly. What does picturesque mean? A. attractive B. dull C. unkempt D. ugly

During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out so the police were called to restore order. What does skirmish mean? A. fight B. truce C. suspension D. scream

It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park. What does idyllic mean? A. beautiful B. optimistic C. hopeful D. perfect