The garden was abundant with flowers, and the thick bushes grew through the path. What does abundant mean?
a large amount
The artist’s painting looked authentic, and the colors shined brightly under the theater lights. What does authentic mean?
real, not fake
She chose to dedicate her time to helping others, even though it meant giving up other things. What does dedicate mean?
give to a person, activity, or cause
The new machine was very efficient, helping workers finish their tasks without wasting energy. What does efficient mean?
being effective without wasting time, effort, or money
If you break the rules, you might forfeit your chance to play in the championship. What does forfeit mean?
lose by some error, offense, or crime
His intention was to help, even though the plan didn’t go the way he thought. What does intention mean?
an idea that you plan to carry out
She began to loathe the cold weather, especially when the thick snow covered everything. What does loathe mean?
dislike intensely
They built a makeshift shelter with cloth and sticks to protect themselves from the weather. What does makeshift mean?
made using whatever is available
Even though the family had only a meager amount of food, they shared it with each other. What does meager mean?
very small amount
It was hard to perceive the object in the distance through the thick fog. What does perceive mean?
use the senses (sight, smell, taste) to become aware o
The prominent leader spoke clearly, and everyone listened thoughtfully to her speech. What does prominent mean?
Very important and popular
The training was rigorous, pushing them through tough drills that tested their strength. What does rigorous mean?
challenging, strict
The cat moved in a stealthy way, creeping through the shadows without making a sound. What does stealthy mean?
quiet, cautious and in secret
The team made a unanimous decision, agreeing with each other after thoughtful discussion. What does unanimous mean?
in complete agreement
The scientist needed to verify the results, checking them thoroughly before sharing them. What does verify mean?
make sure that it is true
