What does vacant mean? No one lived in the old house. The paint was peeling and the yard was overgrown. It had been vacant for a long time.
Empty
What does attentive mean? Amelia rarely paid attention in class. By contrast, her best friend Tasha was always very attentive and listened carefully to everything the teacher said.
Focused
What does essential mean? You must never explore a cave by yourself. It is essential for you to go with at least one other person.
Very important
I couldn't comprehend the teacher's detailed instructions. What does comprehend mean?
Understand
What does reveal mean? Jenny told me about the movie she saw, but she did not reveal the ending because she knew I would see it too.
Tell; disclose
Everyone contributed something to the food drive. Ana and her family donated a large bag of canned goods. The word contributed means:
Gave
What does aroma mean? While watching TV, I noticed a wonderful aroma coming from the kitchen. I then realized my mom was making my favorite soup.
Smell
What does tedious mean? My teacher made a tedious 45-minute speech. The whole class fell asleep.
Boring
Marty's dilemma was that he couldn't decide what college to attend. The word dilemma means:
Problem
Marco excels at many sports. He scored 16 goals this soccer season and won a medal for swimming at the state tournament. The word excels means:
To be very good at
What is a synonym for the word essential? As a fighter pilot, he knows that good vision is essential.
Critical; necessary; significant; important
Mothers always try to amuse their children. They make funny faces, give them toys, and put on videos to keep them from crying. The word amuse means:
Entertain; cheer up
What is the opposite of reveal? She shared a video of the gender reveal on her Instagram.
Hide; conceal; keep secret
Haley remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style. The word plethora means:
A large amount
