During the war, the two smaller nations knew they would be stronger together, so they chose to become allies. * What is the best definition for ally in this context?
A nation or person that cooperates with another for a common purpose
The fortune teller claimed she could read the stars and see a person's destiny. * What does destiny mean?
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person in the future
The police set up roadblocks throughout the city in an attempt to capture the fugitive. * A fugitive is best described as:
A person who is running away to avoid capture
The general gave the order to invade at dawn, sending troops across the border into enemy territory. * Which action is an example of to invade?
To enter by force in order to conquer
The composer's famous overture is played at the beginning of the opera and introduces its main musical themes. * An overture is:
An introduction or opening to something more substantial
The quick-thinking pilot managed to avert a disaster by steering the malfunctioning plane away from the populated area. * To avert something means to:
Turn it away or prevent it
The intricate details of the spider's web never failed to fascinate the young naturalist. * Which word is closest in meaning to fascinate?
To captivate
Even though they didn't speak the same language, a simple gesture of a thumbs-up was enough to communicate approval. * A gesture is:
A movement of the body to express an idea
The full moon was so luminous that night that we could see our shadows clearly on the path. * What does luminous mean?
Full of, or shedding light; bright or shining
The lead actress gave a stellar performance that earned her a standing ovation and critical acclaim. * In this context, stellar means:
Exceptionally good; outstanding
