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The two countries finally reached an accord (ac-cord), signing a treaty that ended the long border dispute. Both sides were relieved to finally have a formal agreement after years of fighting. What is the meaning of the word accord?
A loud and angry argument
A type of musical instrument
A formal agreement or treaty
A confusing set of instructions
He is so adept (a-dept) at fixing computers that he can solve most technical problems in under five minutes. His friends always come to him for help because he is so skilled and proficient. What is the meaning of the word adept?
Very skilled or proficient at something
A person who is still learning
Extremely confused by technology
Slow and clumsy
The agile (ag-ile) gymnast flipped across the narrow beam with such grace that she never even wobbled. Her ability to move quickly and easily earned her a perfect score from the judges. What is the meaning of the word agile?
Able to move quickly and easily
Feeling tired and sleepy
Heavy and slow-moving
Very loud and distracting
The teacher decided to allot (al-lot) twenty minutes for the quiz to ensure everyone had enough time to finish. She carefully assigned a portion of the class period to each task on the agenda. What is the meaning of the word allot?
To assign or distribute a portion of something
To work on something forever
To take away or steal
To forget about a task
During the party, the cat remained aloof (a-loof), sitting high on the bookshelf and watching the guests from a distance. He preferred to stay distant and cool rather than being petted by strangers. What is the meaning of the word aloof?
Hungry and looking for food
Friendly and eager to play
Distant or cool toward others
Very noisy and loud
When the detective walked into the room, he immediately noticed something was amiss (a-miss) because the safe was wide open. It was clear that something was out of place or not quite right. What is the meaning of the word amiss?
Very expensive
Perfectly organized
Quiet and peaceful
Not quite right or out of place
The science teacher used an analogy (*****-o-gy), comparing the human heart to a pump that moves water through a house. This comparison helped the students understand how the heart works. What is the meaning of the word analogy?
A difficult math problem
A long and boring story
A comparison between two things for explanation
A type of medical tool
When the power went out and the traffic lights stopped working, the intersection turned into total anarchy (an-ar-chy). Without any authority or rules, cars were driving in every direction at once. What is the meaning of the word anarchy?
A very quiet and peaceful place
A type of school project
A state of disorder or lack of authority
A perfectly organized system
The puppy's playful antics (an-tics), like chasing his own tail and tripping over his ears, kept the family laughing all afternoon. Everyone enjoyed his silly and predictable behavior. What is the meaning of the word antics?
Serious and quiet study
A type of formal dance
Mean and aggressive actions
Playful or silly behavior
The police were finally able to apprehend (ap-pre-hend) the suspect after a long chase through the city streets. They were relieved to finally catch the person responsible for the crime. What is the meaning of the word apprehend?
To catch or arrest someone
To teach someone a lesson
To let someone go free
To lose something valuable
The ardent (ar-dent) fan waited in the rain for six hours just to get a glimpse of her favorite singer. Her enthusiastic and passionate support was clear to everyone in the crowd. What is the meaning of the word ardent?
Very quiet and shy
Very enthusiastic or passionate
Bored and uninterested
Angry and complaining
The student was able to articulate (ar-tic-u-late) her ideas so clearly that the entire class understood the complex project. She spoke effectively and made sure her message was easy to follow. What is the meaning of the word articulate?
To draw a beautiful picture
To mumble or speak quietly
To forget what one was saying
To speak or express oneself clearly
The knights began to assail (as-sail) the castle walls with heavy stones and battering rams. They planned to attack the fortress violently until the doors finally gave way. What is the meaning of the word assail?
To build or repair
To attack violently
To walk away from
To offer help
The history book described the burning of the ancient library as an atrocity (a-troc-i-ty). It was an extremely wicked act because so much human knowledge was destroyed forever. What is the meaning of the word atrocity?
A traditional dance
An extremely wicked or cruel act
A minor mistake
A beautiful celebration
The doctor was quick to attribute (at-tri-bute) the patient's fast recovery to his healthy diet and daily exercise. She believed these good habits were the direct cause of his improvement. What is the meaning of the word attribute?
To fail at a goal
To regard as being caused by something
To complain about a situation
To ignore the reason for something
The library decided to augment (aug-ment) its collection by adding five hundred new books and three new computers. This addition helped the library provide even more resources to the community. What is the meaning of the word augment?
To shrink or reduce in size
To throw away old items
To keep everything the same
To make something greater by adding to it
