critical Blaming someone for making a mistake is being critical. Pointing out what someone is doing wrong is being critical. Paying someone a compliment is not being critical. What does critical mean?
pointing out things that are wrong or making judgments]
heroic Saving someone from drowning is heroic. Discovering a cure for cancer is heroic. Turning in your homework on time is not heroic. What does heroic mean?
[doing something far beyond what is expected or performing acts that are exceptional and admirable]
efficient Using a calculator to add a list of numbers is efficient. Being able to type both fast and accurately is efficient. Riding a long distance on a bicycle with a flat tire is not efficient. What does efficient mean?
[done effectively with very little waste or effort]
turbulent A tornado can be turbulent. The sea can be turbulent. A bedspread cannot be turbulent. What does turbulent mean?
having lots of sudden changes or violent movements. Name one more thing that fits this definition.
classic A famous old movie, like Frankenstein, is a classic. A car such as the Model T is a classic. A school building is not a classic. What does classic mean?
[something that has lasting significance or value or is an unusual example of its kind]
beneficial Using windshield wipers when driving in a rainstorm is beneficial. Making a shopping list before going to the grocery store is beneficial. Running in a race when your ankle is sprained is not beneficial. What does beneficial mean
[producing a favorable result]
stale Milk that has been sitting on the counter all day can be stale. Cheese that has mold in it can be stale. A loaf of bread fresh from the oven cannot be stale. What does stale mean?
having lost freshness or taste from age Name one more thing that fits this definition.
hostile A dog that growls at you is hostile. A climate that is very cold and stormy most of the time is hostile. Your best friend giving you a surprise birthday party is not hostile. What does hostile mean?
[unfriendly or unfavorable to good health]
permanent The ink from a pen can be permanent. A mountain range is permanent. A haircut is not permanent. What does permanent mean?
[lasting for a long time without changing]
bonus Being paid additional money for doing an excellent job is a bonus. Being given an extra week of vacation is a bonus. Having your friend pay back the money he borrowed from you is not a bonus. What does bonus mean?
[something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected]
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