Plausible Sentence: Although his excuse for being late was highly creative, the teacher didn't find it plausible because it relied on a flock of migrating geese. What is the correct synonym/definition for plausible?
reasonable or probable
Extremely confusing
highly unlikely
clearly false
The opposing team's starting lineup was so tall and experienced that they presented a formidable challenge in the championship game. What is the correct synonym/definition for formidable?
Very small
perfectly round
difficult to overcome
Easily defeated
We quickly got lost inside the ancient hedge labyrinth because all the paths looked exactly the same. What is the correct synonym/definition for labyrinth?
A complex, winding maze
A simple, two-story building
A large, open field
A straight easy path
The student council voted unanimously to abolish the school's old policy on mandatory uniforms, allowing students to wear their own clothes. What is the correct synonym/definition for abolish?
To create
To bring back
To end
To change slightly
Their coach developed a new tactic for the final quarter, which involved confusing the defense with a series of quick passes. What is the correct synonym/definition for tactic?
A long term goal
A final result
An unplanned occurrence
A strategy or maneuver for achieving a goal
Due to the unpredictable weather, the temperature could fluctuate wildly, going from a high of 70 degrees one day to below freezing the next. What is the correct synonym/definition for fluctuate?
To rise rapidly
To change irregularily
To decrease
To remain steady
If you don't keep up with routine maintenance, the wooden deck will quickly deteriorate from sun and rain exposure. What is the correct synonym/definition for deteriorate?
To fully recover
To become worse
To stay the same
To improve
I inadvertently pressed the wrong button on the remote, causing the entire television to turn off during the climactic scene of the movie. What is the correct synonym/definition for inadvertently?
Accidentally
With focus
Deliberately or intentionally
quickly and efficiently
The history teacher asked the students to arrange the main events of World War II in chronological order, from the earliest date to the latest. What is the correct synonym/definition for chronological?
Arranged in the order of time
Ordered alphabetically
Related to a specific geographical area
Grouped by importance
The valedictorian delivered an eloquent speech that was both moving and beautifully expressed, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. What is the correct synonym/definition for eloquent?
Extremely quiet
Poorly spoken
Fluent in speaking
Difficult to understand
