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Lucas broke his grandmothers 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

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

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

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

Alyssa was not sentimental about the old maple tree in the front yard. Although it had been important to her family for many years, she had no problem cutting it down. What does sentimental mean?

emotional, feeling strong emotion toward something

There was a long hiatus in the tv broadcast. There were technical problems. What does hiatus mean?

pause or gap

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.

Use caution when crossing the street or you might get hit by a car. What does caution mean?

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

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

The dog became aggressive when strangers came over. The dog was growling and snapping at the strangers. What does aggressive mean?

ready or likely to attack or confront

Katelyn practiced every day so she could accomplish her dream of playing on the soccer team. What does accomplish mean?

achieve or complete successfully

Chris said he would join the club when pigs fly. That sounded absurd! Pigs can't fly because they don't have wings. I don't think Chris knew what he was talking about. What does absurd mean?

wildly illogical, unreasonable or inappropriate

The intricate drawing looked like a photograph. What does intricate mean?

very complicated or detailed

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

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 delicious mean?

Tastes good

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.

Payton realized the small glass of water was inadequate when she failed to extinguish the large campfire. What does extinguish mean?

To put out or kill

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.