The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment. What is methodical? A. disorganized B. chaotic C. weekly D. well thought out

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

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

What does table mean:The student council was not ready to put the issue of vending machines to a vote, so they decided to table the issue for now. A. to put in a list B. to put on a table C.to put aside until later D.to arrange or set

She was virtuous, unlike her evil and conniving brother. What does virtuous mean? A. having no manners B.rude C.high moral standards D. annoying

The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat. What does feral mean? A. domesticated B. tame C. pet D. wild

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

Colorado is home to a beautiful canyon. The Gunnison river carved out this ravine. It's now part of a national park. What is ravine? A. shallow water B. deep valley C. deep water

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

It's no surprise he winced in pain after hitting his thumb with the hammer. What is winced? A. flinched B. scream C. cried D. passed out (from pain)

He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. What does precarious mean?A. safe B. secure C. superstitious D. uncertain

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