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Reckless: Jake’s reckless driving scared everyone in the car because he kept speeding, ignoring stop signs, and taking dangerous turns. What does the word “reckless” mean?

Careless, not thinking about the consequences of actions.

Console: When Maria’s best friend moved to another state, she felt very sad, so her mom tried to console her by giving her a hug and taking her out for ice cream. What does the word “console” mean?

To comfort someone who is sad or upset.

Diligent: Even though the school project was challenging, Grace remained diligent, carefully researching, writing, and making sure every detail was perfect before turning it in. What does the word “diligent” mean?

Hardworking, careful, and putting in a lot of effort.

Tedious: The teacher gave us a long list of math problems to solve, and after working on them for an hour, the assignment started to feel tedious and never-ending. What does the word “tedious” mean?

Boring, repetitive, or tiring.

Gleeful: When Mia saw the pile of presents on her birthday, she clapped her hands and let out a gleeful laugh, unable to hide her excitement. What does the word “gleeful” mean?

Very happy or full of joy.

Devour: After skipping breakfast and lunch, Jake was so hungry that he began to devour his dinner, eating it quickly and leaving nothing on his plate. What does the word “devour” mean?

To eat something quickly and eagerly.

Dejected: After losing the championship game, the players felt dejected and disappointed. What does the word “dejected” mean?

Feeling sad, discouraged, or down

Hasty: He made a hasty decision to run outside without a jacket, and soon he was shivering in the cold. What does the word “hasty” mean?

Done quickly without careful thought.

Weary: After hiking all day, I felt weary and ready to rest. What does the word “weary” mean?

Very tired or exhausted.

Retrieve: I had to retrieve my backpack from the classroom because I forgot it there after school. What does the word “retrieve” mean?

To get something back or recover it.

Commotion: There was a lot of commotion in the hallway when the fire alarm suddenly went off. What does the word “commotion” mean?

A noisy disturbance

Murmur: As we walked through the library, we could hear the soft murmur of students whispering to each other. What does the word “murmur” mean?

A soft, low, or quiet sound of speaking or noise.

Drenched: After playing in the rain, we were completely drenched and had to change our clothes. What does the word “drenched” mean?

Completely soaked or very wet.

Scurry: The little mouse had to scurry across the floor quickly to avoid being seen by the cat. What does the word “scurry” mean?

To move quickly with small steps.

Abundant: There was an abundant amount of food at the picnic, so everyone had plenty to eat. What does the word “abundant” mean?

A large amount or plenty.

Genuine: When Mia gave me a hug, I could tell her kindness was genuine and from the heart. What does the word “genuine” mean?

Real, honest, or sincere.

Hesitate: I saw the high diving board and began to hesitate before jumping because I felt nervous. What does the word “hesitate” mean?

To pause or be unsure.

Peculiar: The dog made a peculiar noise that I had never heard before, and it made me curious to figure out why. What does the word “peculiar” mean?

Strange, unusual, or odd.

Frigid: We had to wear thick coats and gloves because the air outside was frigid and icy. What does the word “frigid” mean?

Very cold or freezing.

Glimpse: As the train sped by, I caught a quick glimpse of the beautiful mountains in the distance. What does the word “glimpse” mean?

A quick or brief look.

Reluctant: Sarah was reluctant to try the new food because she wasn’t sure if she would like it. What does the word “reluctant” mean?

Unwilling or hesitant.