Dr. Calles had worked for years on the project. He had done a considerable amount of research and felt ready to present his work at the conference. The word considerable means: a) small b) medium c) large

The valiant young woman grabbed the little boy just in time to save him from the speeding car. The word valiant means: a) clever b) angry c) brave

Jenny told me about the movie she saw, but she did not reveal the ending because she knew I was going to see it too. The word reveal means: a) change b) hide c) tell

Please be careful with that vase. It is quite fragile. The word fragile means: a) easily broken b) beautiful c) useful

Mom spent all day working in the garden. She felt weary and just wanted to go to bed. The word weary means: a) tired b) sick c) annoyed

Lily wanted to go to the movies, but she knew that she would benefit more by going to the afternoon study group. The word benefit means: a) talk b) be helped c) be entertained

Allan was always bragging and showing off. His brother, David, on the other hand, was a quiet and humble boy. The word humble means: a) stupid b) not annoying c) not prideful

Mother divided the cake into six equal portions for the children. The word portion means: a) parts b) plates c) desserts

Benjamin ate three pieces of cake and two scoops of ice cream. An hour later, his stomach felt queasy and he decided to lie down for awhile. The word queasy means: a) better b) empty c) sick

The sun was low in the sky. Everyone was packing up and getting ready to go home because the park would close at dusk. The word dusk means: a) dawn b) midnight c) sunset

Michael's mother asked him to pick some peaches. He went out to the orchard. The word orchard means: a) fruit stand b) grove of fruit trees c) store

My mom would not permit me to ride my bike to the store. However, she would let my older sister ride her bike to the store. The word permit means: a) allow b) ask c) help

Lucy was furious when she discovered that the dog had eaten her homework again! The word furious means: a) amused b) angry c) tired