Nicole ran to the kitchen after she heard the commotion. "What on earth is going on in here!?" Betsy looked down at the mess by her feet and sighed. What does commotion mean?
noisy disturbance, racket, uproar, ruckus
Julie was having so much fun at the concert. She wished the barricade would disappear so she could jump on stage and join the band she loved so much. What does barricade mean?
barrier, blockade, obstacle, fence, bar, block off
Jonathan wondered if he'd be able to switch the book out with a new one before Callan noticed. He was sure she would be upset if she saw her signed copy of her favorite book was not in pristine condition. What does pristine mean?
unspoiled, in original condition, perfect, immaculate, untouched
As Cheryl came to after fainting on the quad, the crowd that had gathered around her began to get nervous when their questions were met with a bewildered expression. What does bewildered mean?
baffled, mystified, puzzled, perplexed, confused
As a man who enjoys making model ships in bottles, Jeremy had no issue with the meticulous work he had to do during the sculpting class. What does meticulous mean?
showing attention to detail, careful, precise, diligent
Considering his grades in the class, it became imperative for Justin to show up to class on time and take notes so he could pass. What does imperative mean?
vital, important, crucial, a must
After getting a "no" from both of their moms, Cynthia and Mary created a scheme using forged notes to be able to join the field trip. What does scheme mean?
plan, project, plan of action, strategy
She closed her eyes listened to the waves of the bay and the gentle sound of the boats nudging against the wood. The marina was her safe space. What does marina mean?
harbor, dock, pier, a place to store your boats
The protesters stood outside their place of employment for 3 days straight. Despite this, the unfair working conditions prevailed. What does prevail mean?
win, triumph, continued, be the case
Christian had spent two days baking and decorating his mother's birthday cake. So as he watched it hit the asphalt, he fell to his knees in defeat. What does asphalt mean?
road, gravel, street
The class clown had taken things too far. Everyone settled down after the bird feather prank, but Stephen was banished from the classroom by his teacher. What does banished mean?
Kicked out, exiled, expelled, deported, ejected, removed
Jennifer knew there was a safety net beneath her, but she couldn't shake the irrational fear that it might disappear. What does irrational mean?
Not logical, not reasonable, wild, absurd, ridiculous
