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Payton realized the small glass of water was inadequate when she failed to extinguish the large campfire. What does inadequate mean?
Not enough, too small or not meeting standards.
My mom whipped up a concoction using all of the leftovers in the refrigerator. Luckily, the ingredients worked well together and it was delicious! What does concoction mean?
A mixture of various ingredients or elements.
When I pull on the bottom of my sweater, it will elongate and reach below my knees! What does elongate mean?
To make something longer
The intricate drawing looked like a photograph. What does intricate mean?
Very complicated or detailed
The new teacher had a vivacious personality. She was often seen running around the school and sharing her excitement with the students and staff. What does vivacious mean?
Lively and animated
Despite offering treats, it took almost an hour to coax the cat down from the tree. What does coax mean?
Gently and persistently persuade someone or something to do something.
There was a long hiatus in the tv broadcast. There were technical problems. What does hiatus mean?
Pause or gap
Grandma loves to indulge her grandchildren when they visit. She gives them all the things they are never allowed to have like soda and treats. What does indulge mean?
spoil
The new street light illuminated the entire street. What does illuminate mean?
to light up, brighten
Caleb is an introvert. His timidity made it hard for him to make new friends. What does introvert mean?
Shy, quiet, keeping to oneself
Greg pondered the question of what to wear to school because he wanted to make a good first impression. What does pondered mean?
To think about something carefully
Unlike the nimble dancers in her ballet class, Chloe was clumsy and awkward as she spun around the dance floor. What does nimble mean?
quick and light in movement, graceful
Melissa enjoyed the cheering and commotion of the football game. What does commotion mean?
loud, noisy
Lucas broke his grandmother's favorite vase on accident. He started to sweat in anticipation of what would happen when his grandmother found out. What does anticipation mean?
expecting or predicting
