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The witness gave an accurate (ac-cu-rate) description of the car, which helped the police find it quickly. Because the information was correct in all details, the case was solved. What is the definition of accurate?
Extremely slow to move
Hidden from the public
Large and very heavy
Correct in all details; exact
The speaker stood up to address (ad-dress) the crowd about the new park rules. By speaking directly to the people, he made sure everyone heard the message. What is the definition of address?
To stay quiet and listen
To write a secret letter
To speak to a person or a group
To run away from a crowd
We saved our money for months so that we could afford (af-ford) the new video game console. Having enough money to pay for it made the wait worthwhile. What is the definition of afford?
To have enough money to pay for
To win a prize in a game
To borrow from a friend
To lose a valuable item
The guard stayed alert (a-lert) throughout the night to make sure the building was safe. Being quick to notice any danger kept the residents protected. What is the definition of alert?
Bored with a task
Quick to notice any danger
Tired and ready for sleep
Loud and very noisy
The scientist had to analyze (an-a-lyze) the water samples to check for any chemicals. By examining the details carefully, she found the cause of the problem. What is the definition of analyze?
To examine something in detail
To break something on purpose
To guess without looking
To ignore the facts
He traced his family tree back to an ancestor (an-ces-tor) who lived in Italy two hundred years ago. This person from whom he is descended lived a very different life. What is the definition of ancestor?
A very young child
A famous world leader
A person from whom one is descended
A person who lives next door
The school holds an annual (an-nu-al) field day every June for the students. Because it happens once every year, everyone looks forward to it. What is the definition of annual?
Occurring only once in a lifetime
Occurring once every year
Finished in one hour
Happening every single day
It was apparent (ap-par-ent) from the dark clouds that a storm was coming toward us. The situation was clearly visible and easy to understand. What is the definition of apparent?
Hidden and hard to see
Very strange and unusual
Slow and moving quietly
Clearly visible or understood
The teacher made sure everyone wore appropriate (ap-pro-pri-ate) clothes for the cold weather. Wearing the right items for the situation kept the kids warm. What is the definition of appropriate?
Very expensive and fancy
Completely wrong for a task
Suitable or right for a situation
Broken and not working
The crowd cheered as the players walked into the arena (a-re-na) for the big game. This level area surrounded by seats was filled with excitement. What is the definition of arena?
A level area for sports or events
A type of flying vehicle
A small wooden shed
A deep underground tunnel
The police had to arrest (ar-rest) the man after he tried to steal the bicycle. By taking him into legal custody, they ensured he would go to court. What is the definition of arrest?
To take into legal custody
To let someone go free
To offer a helpful gift
To teach a new skill
We watched the balloon ascend (as-cend) high into the bright blue sky. Moving upward made it look smaller and smaller to the people on the ground. What is the definition of ascend?
To move or go upward
To fall straight down
To move in a circle
To stay in one place
The students were happy to assist (as-sist) the teacher by carrying the books to the library. Providing help with the task made the move much faster. What is the definition of assist?
To get in the way
To finish a task alone
To ignore a request
To help someone or something
The baby made an attempt (at-tempt) to walk across the room for the first time. Even though he fell, the effort to achieve the task was a big deal. What is the definition of attempt?
A quick and easy job
A feeling of total failure
A long period of sleep
An effort to achieve something
The attentive (at-ten-tive) students listened to every word of the science lesson. By paying close attention to the teacher, they learned how to do the project. What is the definition of attentive?
Moving quickly with grace
Acting mean and rude
Being very bored and sleepy
Paying close attention to
The flower garden was very attractive (at-trac-tive) with its bright red and yellow petals. The pleasing appearance made many people stop to take photos. What is the definition of attractive?
Ugly and hard to look at
Extremely large in size
Very quiet and peaceful
Pleasing or appealing to the senses
