Before the surgery, the nurse ensured that all of the instruments were sterilized and completely cleaned. What is the meaning of the word "sterilized"?

Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out. What is the meaning of the word "yearned"?

I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.  What is the meaning of the word "felines"?

Roberta could not get over how elegant the cruise ship was. The walls were paneled in beautiful wood, there were fresh flowers on every table, and the floors were made of gleaming stone. What is the meaning of the word "elegant"?

Unlike her grandmother, who was very generous to her, Sarah's parents were misers who never bought her anything. What is the meaning of the word "misers"?

The little boy was fascinated by the model train set. Even when the rest of his family moved on, he remained staring intently at the tiny tracks. What is the meaning of the word "fascinated"?

Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up. What is the meaning of the word "lugubrious"?

Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style. What does the word "plethora" mean?

When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet. What is the meaning of the word "saturated"?

When she was young, my grandmother was a milliner who made caps, berets, and bonnets for wealthy women. What is the meaning of the word "milliner"?