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Although Mia felt RELUCTANT to join the debate, she spoke with confidence once she began.
Confused
Unwilling
Eager
Excited
Ryan remained RESILIENT after losing the championship, and he practiced even harder for the next game.
Cheerful
Easily discouraged
Confused
Quick to recover
he RADIANT sunlight streamed through the window, making the room glow with warmth.
Bright and shining
Weak
Dull
Cold
Rosa tried to remain RESPECTFUL even though she strongly disagreed with the speaker’s opinion.
Carefree
Silent
Rude
Polite and considerate
The ROBUST old bridge still stood strong, though it had been built over a century ago.
Strong and sturdy
Fragile
Weak
Small
Because the RAVENOUS hikers had skipped breakfast, they quickly devoured every snack in sight
Very hungry
Calm
Sleepy
Relaxed
Riley remained RATIONAL during the argument, but her friend became very emotional.
Unreasonable
Angry
Logical and calm
Sad
The reckless driver sped through the red light and nearly caused an accident
Responsible
Cautious
Careless or dangerous
Careful
Even if the RIGOROUS training was exhausting, the team knew it would make them stronger.
Intense or demanding
Relaxing
Simple
Easy
Rachel’s RESOLUTE attitude helped her finish the marathon, for she refused to give up.
Nervous
Unsure
Lazy
Determined
The REDUNDANT information in his essay made it longer than necessary, so he deleted a few sentences.
Interesting
Creative
New
Unnecessary and repetitive
Raven’s RESOURCEFUL nature allowed her to solve problems even when supplies were limited.
Unable to think of ideas
Quiet
Lazy
Clever and inventive
The REMOTE cabin was peaceful, but it took hours to reach it by car.
Loud
Busy
Close by
Far away
Ruben stayed RESPECTED in his community because he always kept his promises.
Unknown
Disliked
Admired
Ignored
The RIGID teacher followed every rule exactly, even when flexibility might have helped
Generous
Relaxed
Strict or inflexible
Easygoing
