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  • Although Spud Webb is DIMINUATIVE in height, at only 5'4" tall, he made it to the NBA.
    disappointing
    small
    mean
    skilled
  • When we got to our vacation rental, I was so disappointed that a huge building OBSTRUCTED our view of the ocean.
    blocked
    annoyed
    tripped
    frightened
  • "Sure, you did," he answered WRYLY while rolling his eyes.
    vaguely
    angrily
    happily
    sarcastically
  • Even if you don't like another person, you shouldn't DISPARAGE, or talk bad about, them to others.
    to put down
    to avoid
    to disagree
    to be kind
  • The kids were so BOISTEROUS during recess that the teacher had to remind them not to shout so loudly.
    irritated
    unfriendly
    happy
    noisy
  • The SHODDY balloon car, with its broken pieces and poor construction, did not win the science fair.
    large
    well built
    small
    badly made
  • The magician’s trick was so BAFFLING that no one in the audience could figure out how he did it.
    annoying
    disappointing
    confusing
    silly
  • The wind was so FEROCIOUS that it knocked over trees and blew roofs off houses.
    scary but exciting
    wild and violent
    cold but mild
    gentle and loving
  • The ARID desert had very little rainfall and hardly any plants could survive.
    dry
    cold
    wet
    foggy
  • The old man was very GREGARIOUS, always chatting with neighbors and inviting people over for dinner.
    angry
    friendly
    lonely
    shy
  • The decision Veronica, that smart and responsible girl, made to study was a PRUDENT one.
    selfish
    careful and wise
    bad luck
    poor planning
  • When her dog ran away, Mia was DISTRAUGHT and couldn’t stop crying.
    confused
    bored
    upset
    excited
  • My sister's room is always DISHEVELED - clothes, makeup, and shoes everywhere.
    messy
    clean
    organized
    divided
  • The game was a total FIASCO - athletes injured, missed plays, and a crushing loss.
    success
    disaster
    victory
    sporting event
  • I missed the entire lesson because my mind was caught in a REVERIE, escaping in my mind to my weekend plans.
    lost
    rain storm
    game
    daydream
  • Mom tried to CONCEAL the birthday cake so it would be a surprise.
    decorate
    deliver
    bake
    hide
  • When you go camping and look at the sky at night you can see so many twinkling CONSTELLATIONS.
    bears
    airplanes
    clouds
    stars
  • I DESPISE - I mean, like, really, really hate - olives.
    a lot
    dislike
    love
    many
  • Despite the heavy snow, the hikers were UNDETTERED and continued climbing the mountain.
    not scared
    not tired
    not discouraged
    not warm
  • The Joker had a SINISTER look on his face as he plotted his revenge against Batman.
    guilty
    forgetful
    evil
    sad
  • Exercise has a lot of BENEFICIAL results, like making you healthy and happy.
    awful
    cheerful
    prepared
    useful
  • Her CHRONIC absence, at least four last week, has become an issue.
    sometimes
    miserable
    constant
    terrible
  • The soccer team was ELATED after winning the championship game.
    disappointed
    irritated
    joyous
    exhausted
  • Even though the movie was long, it was so CAPTIVATING that no one wanted to leave early.
    confusing
    interesting
    funny
    boring
  • The policeman examined the VICINITY, searching the park for the criminal vandalizing cars.
    looked
    area
    helped
    office
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