"Jen thought the diamond was authentic, but I knew it was fake". What does "authentic" mean?
Real
For his own safety, the undercover agent used a "pseudonym" to infiltrate the crime family What does pseudonym mean?
a fake name used to hide identity
"I couldn't see through the dingy window because it was so dirty". What does "dingy" mean?
Dirty
Because the sculptor’s work requires such "intricate" artistry, it is not unusual for the production of one figure to take twelve months. What does intricate mean?
having many parts, complex, detailed
A strong hand gripped her arm, bringing her to an "abrupt" halt. What does abrupt mean?
Sudden, unexpected
No negative "connotation" was intended by using the word "short." What does connotation mean?
an idea, quality, or emotion that a word makes you think about, in addition to its dictionary meaning
Only the diamond expert could see the "subtle" difference between the real diamond and the fake one. What does subtle mean?
hard to notice or see
Because of the security "debacle" at last week’s basketball game, fans are no longer allowed to take backpacks into the arena. What does debacle mean?
total disaster or failure
"Ali was hoping to be the hero in the school play, but instead she was chosen to be the villain". What does "villian" mean?
A bad guy
"The last book we read was thrilling, but this book is rather prosaic". What does "prosaic" mean?
Boring
The police are finding it difficult to catch the "elusive" bank robber. What does elusive mean?
hard to find or capture
"Marine biologists are scientists who study sea creatures". What does "marine" mean?
Having to do with water
"My parents were strict with me growing up, but they are lenient with my sister because she is the youngest". What does "lenient" mean?
Relaxed/ not strict
"Unlike my brother, who is very messy, my room is always tidy". What does tidy mean?
Clean
"The weatherman said that a behemoth, powerful storm is approaching our area". What does "behemoth" mean?
Powerful
"His teacher told Ben to avoid trite, overused expressions in his writing". What does "trite" mean?
An overused expression
"The directions for my homework were so nebulous, even my Mom thought they were confusing." What does "nebulous" mean?
Confusing
The teacher asked her to "elaborate" on her answer. What does elaborate mean?
give more details about something
The spy is going to "fabricate" a new identity in order to blend into the community and go unnoticed. What does fabricate mean?
Invent, construct, build
If you look inside of most classrooms, you will not see chalkboards because they are nearly "obsolete" in education today. What does obsolete mean?
no longer used; outdated
"The crowd of people began to dwindle, or get smaller at 7:00". What does "dwindle" mean?
Get smaller
"The feeble man was so weak that he could barely walk." What does "feeble" mean?
Weak
"The Jackson's majestic new house was even grander than their old one". What does majestic mean?
Grand/ beautiful
Because the back roads are "infamous" for ice patches in the winter, I suggest you stick to the highways on your trip. What does infamous mean?
well-known for a bad reason
They began the "arduous" climb, puffing in the high elevation for ten minutes until the trail leveled and opened to their left. What does arduous mean?
very difficult; requiring a lot of energy or physical work
Stephanie’s dress was way too" elaborate" for a casual dinner. What does elaborate mean?
detailed and complicated in design and planning
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