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After the storm ruined the crops, the farmers had to abandon (a-ban-don) their fields and move to the city. What is the definition of abandon?
To build something new
To leave behind or give up on completely
To provide help to others
To stay in one place
The garden was filled with an abundant (a-bun-dant) supply of tomatoes, more than the family could ever eat. What is the definition of abundant?
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Very expensive or rare
Lacking in quantity or quality
Hidden from view
The students needed a special key card to access (ac-cess) the computer lab after school hours. What is the definition of access?
A type of formal clothing
A long and difficult journey
The ability or right to enter or use something
A feeling of extreme fear
The hotel was large enough to accommodate (ac-com-mo-date) over three hundred guests during the holiday weekend. What is the definition of accommodate?
To leave a place empty
To change for a new purpose
To provide space for or fit the needs of
To argue over a decision
If you don't clean your room, old clothes and toys will begin to accumulate (ac-cu-mu-late) in the corners. What is the definition of accumulate?
To shrink or become smaller
To gather or build up over time
To throw away old items
To move to a new location
The polar bear had to adapt (a-dapt) to the changing environment by learning to hunt in different areas. What is the definition of adapt?
To fail to survive
To ignore a problem
To change something to make it suitable for a new purpose
To stay exactly the same
The poster would not adhere (ad-here) to the wall because the tape was too old and dry. What is the definition of adhere?
To move very quickly
To hide something away
To break into pieces
To stick firmly to a surface or follow rules strictly
The athlete was in agony (ag-o-ny) after she tripped and twisted her ankle during the final lap. What is the definition of agony?
A feeling of great joy
Extreme physical or mental suffering
A sense of boredom
The ability to run fast
The soldiers swore an oath of allegiance (al-le-giance) to their country during the ceremony. What is the definition of allegiance?
A strong desire to succeed
Loyalty or commitment of a person to a group or cause
A formal disagreement
A type of secret plan
Her ambition (am-bi-tion) is to become a doctor so she can help sick children in her community. What is the definition of ambition?
A lack of interest in a job
A strong desire to do or achieve something
A feeling of deep regret
A playful or silly behavior
The hikers brought an ample (am-ple) supply of water, so they weren't worried about getting thirsty. What is the definition of ample?
Beautiful to look at
Enough or more than enough of something
Dangerous to use
Very small or limited
The loss of his favorite book caused him great anguish (an-guish), and he searched everywhere to find it. What is the definition of anguish?
The act of giving up
A feeling of excitement
A state of total confusion
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
The children began to anticipate (an-tic-i-pate) the arrival of summer vacation as the weather got warmer. What is the definition of anticipate?
To expect or predict that something will happen
To complain about a result
To forget the past
To stay in one place
She felt anxious (anx-ious) before her big piano recital because she was worried she might forget the notes. What is the definition of anxious?
Bored and uninterested
Angry and aggressive
Extremely happy and calm
Feeling or showing worry or unease
The king arrived at the ball wearing his finest apparel (ap-par-el), including a velvet robe. What is the definition of apparel?
A formal agreement
A natural environment
Clothing or items that are worn
A type of stone building
The students made an appeal (ap-peal) to the principal to let them have a longer lunch period. What is the definition of appeal?
A type of traditional dance
A loud and angry shout
A hidden storage place
A serious or urgent request
