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Even though the teacher explained the math problem three times, Jordan was still perplexed. His face scrunched up in confusion, and he kept glancing at his classmates’ papers for help. What does PERPLEXED mean?
perplexed = confused
The meticulous artist spent hours adding tiny brushstrokes to the painting, making sure every detail was perfect. She refused to stop until she was satisfied with the precision of her work. What does METICULOUS mean?
meticulous = very careful, detail-oriented
During the debate, Miguel’s argument was valid because he used strong evidence and logical reasoning. The audience nodded in agreement, impressed by how sound his points were. What does VALID mean?
valid = reasonable, based on good evidence
The storm last night was turbulent; strong winds rattled the windows, trees bent sideways, and the power flickered on and off.. What does TURBULENT mean?
Answer: turbulent = stormy, violent, unstable
Although the team lost the championship, Coach praised their resilience. They never gave up, bounced back after mistakes, and kept trying their best until the end. What does RESILIENCE mean?
➡ Answer: resilience = ability to recover quickly from difficulties
Hannah’s loud laugh seemed incessant; it continued for several minutes, echoing through the cafeteria long after the joke was over. What does INCESSANT mean?
incessant=nonstop, continuous
The inevitable result of leaving ice cream out in the sun is that it will melt. No matter what you do, it cannot be prevented. What does INEVITABLE mean?
Answer: inevitable = unavoidable, certain to happen
When the new student walked into class, Maya gave her a warm smile and a cordial greeting. Her friendly attitude made the newcomer feel welcome. What does CORDIAL mean?
cordial= warm, friendly, polite
The scientist conducted several precise experiments, measuring every substance carefully to avoid even the smallest mistake. What does PRECISE mean?
Precise= exact, accurate
The king was benevolent, often giving food to the poor and ensuring everyone in his kingdom was cared for. What does BENEVOLENT mean?
benevolent = kind, generous
The feeble flashlight barely lit the dark path, and its weak beam made it difficult to see more than a few steps ahead. What does FEEBLE mean?
Feeble = weak, lacking strength
Even though he tried to sound confident, his tentative voice and hesitant body language revealed his uncertainty. What does TENTATIVE mean?
tentative = uncertain, hesitant
The coach’s stern warning left no doubt that being late to practice again would have consequences. His strict tone made the players sit up straighter. What does STERN mean?
Stern = strict, serious
The comedian’s story was so absurd that the audience couldn’t stop laughing. It was ridiculous, but hilarious at the same time. What does ABSURD mean?
Absurd = ridiculous, silly
After hours of arguing, the group finally reached a consensus about which movie to watch. Everyone agreed, and the discussion ended peacefully. What does CONCENSUS mean?
consensus = general agreement
Despite her serious illness, the girl remained optimistic, always believing she would recover and keeping a positive attitude. What does OPTIMISTIC mean?
optimistic = hopeful, positive
