The lake water GLISTENED in the afternoon sun. A) sparkled B) darkened C) dulled D) freshened

The odor from the refrigerator was very FOUL, but the freezer smelled fresh. A) unpleasant B) pleasant C) helpful D) fragrant

The diamond ring was RADIANTLY shining on her finger. A) brightly B) barely C) dimly D) dully

After falling many times on his skis, Doug was RELUCTANT to ski down the mountain again. A) unwilling B) ready C) happy D) excited

The bird was PERCHED up on a branch looking down at the people below. A) sitting B) eating C) feeding D) jumping

She was BEWILDERED by his lack of interest in the new superhero movie. A) spoiled B) questioned C) calmed D) mystified

Grandpa didn't know that it was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to ALTER his plans. A) continue B) change C) help D) swim

Kim didn't like her new haircut until several people made REMARKS on how nice it looked. A) jokes B) comments C) questions D) names

I MEANDERED through the woods taking my time to explore. A) hurried B) ran C) wandered D) jogged

The LANKY dog was not fat, even though he was eating all the time. A) friendly B) chubby C) furry D) thin

Jackie was MORTIFIED after her puppy ripped her friend's brand new sweater. A) joyful B) grateful C) sad D) embarrassed

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to COAX it back into the cage with treats. A) punish B) keep C) frighten D) encourage

The judge questioned the witness, but he sat silent and DECLINED to answer. A) refused B) agreed C) continued D) accepted