6th Grade Vocab Context Clues | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The knight made a vow (vow) to always protect the kingdom from harm. What is the definition of vow?

A solemn promise

A formal argument

A type of heavy load

A strong desire to achieve

Clean air is vital (vi-tal) for humans to survive and stay healthy. What is the definition of vital?

Absolutely necessary or important; essential

Optional and not needed

Very funny

Boring and ordinary

The vibrant (vi-brant) colors of the sunset were truly beautiful. What is the definition of vibrant?

Full of energy and enthusiasm

Dull and very boring

Quick to finish

Important and necessary

The hikers were on the verge (verge) of reaching the snowy peak. What is the definition of verge?

An edge or border

The very beginning of a task

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

The jury reached a verdict (ver-dict) after many hours of discussion. What is the definition of verdict?

A decision on a disputed issue in a legal case

A formal written rule

A type of physical injury

A secret kept from a team

The family had to vacate (va-cate) the building when the alarm rang. What is the definition of vacate?

To leave a place that one previously occupied

To build a new home

To stay in one place

To provide help

Many people enjoy the urban (ur-ban) life in a busy and crowded city. What is the definition of urban?

In; relating to; or characteristic of a town or city

Located in the countryside

Very scary and dangerous

Occurring only in space

The unruly (un-ru-ly) puppy was jumping on all the guests at the party. What is the definition of unruly?

Disorderly and disruptive; not amenable to discipline

Quiet and respectful

Always on time

Loud and distracting

The old painting was unique (u-ni-que) and there were no others like it. What is the definition of unique?

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Very common and plain

Located in the city

Tired and sleepy

The class was unanimous (u-nan-i-mous) and all wanted the same thing. What is the definition of unanimous?

A vote where two or more people are in total agreement

A formal argument

A type of heavy load

A strong desire to achieve

The ice was treacherous (treach-er-ous) and made walking very dangerous. What is the definition of treacherous?

Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

Very safe and easy

Boring and slow

Bright and colorful

The truck will transport (trans-port) the heavy boxes to the new house. What is the definition of transport?

To take or carry goods from one place to another

To stay in one place

To build a new home

To provide help

The magic trick will transform (trans-form) the coin into a bird. What is the definition of transform?

To make a thorough or dramatic change in form

To stay exactly the same

To fail to grow

To ignore a problem

Patience is a great trait (trait) to have when working with children. What is the definition of trait?

A distinguishing quality or characteristic

A type of formal clothing

A state of total confusion

A feeling of joy

The mountain terrain (ter-rain) was rocky and very difficult to hike. What is the definition of terrain?

A stretch of land with regard to its physical features

A type of bright star

A state of total darkness

A fast-moving comet

The school decided to terminate (ter-mi-nate) the after-school program. What is the definition of terminate?

To bring to an end

To start a new project

To move very quickly

To provide help

The evidence was tangible (tan-gi-ble) and could be held in your hand. What is the definition of tangible?

Perceptible by touch

Totally impossible

Very funny

Boring and ordinary

A swarm (swarm) of flies was buzzing around the ripe fruit on the table. What is the definition of swarm?

A large or dense group of insects

A small and quiet hobby

A type of traditional dance

A secret kept from others

She took a vitamin to supplement (sup-ple-ment) her daily breakfast. What is the definition of supplement?

A thing added to something else to complete it

A type of heavy load

A state of total confusion

A feeling of great joy

The high-quality engine is superior (su-pe-ri-or) to the cheap one. What is the definition of superior?

Higher in rank; status; or quality

Lower in rank; status; or quality

Very quiet and shy

Tired and sleepy

The first book was good but the subsequent (sub-se-quent) one was better. What is the definition of subsequent?

Coming after something in time; following

Being the very first

Occurring only in space

Tired and ready for a nap

The assistant is subordinate (sub-or-di-nate) to the office manager. What is the definition of subordinate?

Lower in rank or position

Higher in rank or position

Very quiet and shy

Tired and sleepy

The students will strive (strive) to do their absolute best on the test. What is the definition of strive?

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

To give up immediately

To stay angry forever

To run away from a problem

The heat in the room began to stifle (sti-fle) the students' energy. What is the definition of stifle?

To make someone unable to breathe properly; suffocate

To provide fresh air

To stay in one place

To make someone happy

The car remained stationary (sta-tion-ar-y) while waiting for the light. What is the definition of stationary?

Not moving or not intended to be moved

Moving very quickly

Broken into many pieces

Bright and colorful

The mother tried to soothe (soothe) the baby by singing a soft song. What is the definition of soothe?

To gently calm a person or their feelings

To make someone very angry

To help someone fall asleep

To give a gift

The solar (so-lar) panels on the roof create energy from the sun. What is the definition of solar?

Relating to or determined by the sun

A type of bright star

A state of total darkness

A fast-moving comet

The invention was a significant (sig-nif-i-cant) step forward for science. What is the definition of significant?

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention

Very minor or small

Occurring only once

Pleasant and mild

The army began a siege (siege) of the fortress to make them surrender. What is the definition of siege?

A military operation surrounding a town or building

A formal agreement

A sense of total peace

A type of traditional dance

The park is a sanctuary (sanc-tu-ar-y) where animals are always safe. What is the definition of sanctuary?

A place of refuge or safety

A dangerous or loud area

A type of large boat

A secret hidden underground

The divers tried to salvage (sal-vage) the gold from the sunken boat. What is the definition of salvage?

To rescue a wrecked ship or cargo from loss at sea

To throw away into the ocean

To stay in one place

To ignore a problem

The family lived in a rural (ru-ral) area with many large farms. What is the definition of rural?

Characteristic of the countryside rather than the town

Located in the middle of a town

Very scary and dangerous

Occurring only in space

The military training was rigorous (rig-or-ous) and very difficult. What is the definition of rigorous?

Extremely thorough; exhaustive; or accurate

Lazy and messy

Always late to class

Loud and distracting

The dog went into the pond to retrieve (re-trieve) the stick for us. What is the definition of retrieve?

To get or bring something back from somewhere

To lose something forever

To stay in one place

To provide help

If you hit me, I will retaliate (re-tal-i-ate) by taking your pencil. What is the definition of retaliate?

To make a counterattack and return like for like

To forgive someone

To stay quiet

To give up immediately

The guard had to restrain (re-strain) the crowd at the concert gates. What is the definition of restrain?

To prevent someone from doing something or keep control

To let everyone go free

To move very quickly

To find a hidden treasure

The runner was resolute (res-o-lute) and finished the race in the rain. What is the definition of resolute?

Admirably purposeful; determined; and unwavering

Very shy and hesitant

Tired and ready for a nap

Friendly and outgoing

The cabin was in a remote (re-mote) location away from any cities. What is the definition of remote?

Situated far from the main centers of population

Right in the middle of a city

Very crowded and noisy

Bright and colorful

She felt a sense of remorse (re-morse) after she accidentally broke the vase. What is the definition of remorse?

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

A feeling of great joy

A sense of total peace

A type of traditional dance

He was reluctant (re-luc-tant) to try the spicy food his friend made. What is the definition of reluctant?

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

Very excited and eager

Angry and upset

Careful and attentive

The workers had to reinforce (re-in-force) the wall with more bricks. What is the definition of reinforce?

To strengthen or support especially with more material

To tear down or destroy

To ignore a problem

To break a tool

The cave provided a refuge (ref-uge) from the sudden rainstorm. What is the definition of refuge?

A condition of being safe or sheltered from danger

A dangerous or loud area

A type of large boat

A secret hidden underground

The grandfather began to recount (re-count) the story of his youth. What is the definition of recount?

To tell someone about a story or an event

To forget the past

To stay in one place

To provide help

The knight set out on a long quest (quest) for the lost treasure. What is the definition of quest?

A long or arduous search for something

A small and quiet hobby

A type of formal dance

A secret plan

The cat will pursue (pur-sue) the laser light all around the living room. What is the definition of pursue?

To follow someone or something in order to catch them

To give up and walk away

To move very slowly

To build a new home

Don't poke the dog or you might provoke (pro-voke) it to bark at you. What is the definition of provoke?

To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion

To provide help

To stay in one place

To make someone happy

The business began to prosper (pros-per) after the local news story. What is the definition of prosper?

To succeed in material terms; be financially successful

To fail at a simple task

To stay in the background

To ignore a responsibility

The lawyer decided to prosecute (pros-e-cute) the man for the theft. What is the definition of prosecute?

To institute legal proceedings against a person

To give a gift

To find something lost

To buy something new

The wind helped to propel (pro-pel) the small boat across the water. What is the definition of propel?

To drive; push; or cause to move in a direction

To stay perfectly still

To move in opposite directions

To hide in the dark

The ancient castle is a prominent (prom-i-nent) landmark in the valley. What is the definition of prominent?

Important; famous; or clearly visible

Very small and hidden

Located near the ocean

Bored and tired

Homework is a priority (pri-or-i-ty) before going outside to play. What is the definition of priority?

The fact or condition of being regarded as more important

Being the very last

Occurring only once

Pleasant and mild

The museum had an exhibit of primitive (prim-i-tive) stone tools. What is the definition of primitive?

Relating to or preserving an early stage of development

Very modern and high-tech

Bright and colorful

Located in the city

The students had a preliminary (pre-lim-i-na-ry) meeting before the project. What is the definition of preliminary?

Denoting an action preceding something more important

Being the very end

Occurring only in space

Tired and ready for a nap

It is wrong to let prejudice (prej-u-dice) change how you treat people. What is the definition of prejudice?

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

A feeling of great respect

A state of total confusion

A type of formal dance

The report will predict (pre-dict) that it will rain tomorrow afternoon. What is the definition of predict?

To say or estimate that something will happen

To forget the past

To stay in one place

To complain about a result

The student was in a predicament (pre-dic-a-ment) with two tests on one day. What is the definition of predicament?

A difficult; unpleasant; or embarrassing situation

A feeling of extreme joy

A sense of total peace

A type of traditional food

The measurements must be precise (pre-cise) to make the model work. What is the definition of precise?

Marked by exactness and accuracy of detail

Confusing and messy

Written in a secret code

Very boring and slow

The family lived in poverty (pov-er-ty) and struggled to buy enough food. What is the definition of poverty?

The state of being extremely poor

A feeling of great wealth

A type of formal clothing

A secret kept from the public

The king was proud to possess (pos-sess) a collection of rare gold coins. What is the definition of possess?

To have as belonging to one; own

To lose property

To give a gift to a friend

To buy something new

We watched the stone plummet (plum-met) from the top of the tower. What is the definition of plummet?

To fall or drop straight down at high speed

To fly very high in the air

To stay in one place

To build a new home

The group was forced to flee when people started to persecute (per-se-cute) them. What is the definition of persecute?

To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment

To help or encourage someone

To stay in one place

To make someone happy

The comedian performed a parody (par-o-dy) of a famous singer. What is the definition of parody?

An imitation with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect

A long and fictional story

A type of formal letter

A secret code

The teacher asked us to paraphrase (par-a-phrase) the main idea. What is the definition of paraphrase?

To express the meaning of using different words

A group of words with a non-literal meaning

A type of camera lens

A written report

The artist spent painstaking (pains-tak-ing) hours on the details. What is the definition of painstaking?

Done with or employing great care and thoroughness

Lazy and messy

Always late to class

Loud and distracting

The river will originate (o-rig-i-nate) high in the snowy mountains. What is the definition of originate?

To have a specified beginning

To end a process

To hide a secret

To stay the same

An optimist (op-ti-mist) always looks on the bright side of things. What is the definition of optimist?

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident

A person who is always sad

A type of traditional dance

A secret kept by a group

The onset (on-set) of the storm was sudden with loud thunder. What is the definition of onset?

The beginning of something; especially something unpleasant

The very end of an event

A feeling of great joy

A type of traditional food

The narrator was omniscient (om-nis-cient) and knew what everyone thought. What is the definition of omniscient?

Knowing everything; all-knowing

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

A secret kept from others

The fallen tree was a major obstacle (ob-sta-cle) on the hiking path. What is the definition of obstacle?

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents progress

A type of light snack

A feeling of total peace

A fast way to travel

The judge must be objective (ob-jec-tive) and only look at the evidence. What is the definition of objective?

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

Feeling worried or nervous

Angry and aggressive

Tired and sleepy

The neighbors had to negotiate (ne-go-ti-ate) about the fence between them. What is the definition of negotiate?

To reach an agreement or compromise by discussion

To argue over a problem

To stay quiet

To give up immediately

The worker found his job monotonous (mo-not-o-nous) because it never changed. What is the definition of monotonous?

Dull; tedious; and repetitious; lacking in variety

Exciting and fun

Quick and easy

Very loud and scary

The minute (mi-nute) details on the model car were hard to see. What is the definition of minute?

Extremely small or tiny

Very large and spread out

Broken into many pieces

Bright and colorful

The parrot can mimic (mim-ic) the sounds of a telephone ringing perfectly. What is the definition of mimic?

To imitate someone or their actions or words

To work jointly on an activity

To work alone in secret

To argue over a problem

The migration (mi-gra-tion) of the birds happens every winter when they fly. What is the definition of migration?

Movement from one part of something to another

A type of bright star

A state of total darkness

A fast-moving comet

The mere (mere) thought of a giant spider made the boy jump in fear. What is the definition of mere?

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is

Very large and important

Bright and colorful

Located near the ocean

The meager (mea-ger) harvest was not enough to feed the village. What is the definition of meager?

Lacking in quantity or quality

Enough or more than enough

Hidden from view

Very expensive or rare

The maximum (max-i-mum) number of people allowed on the bus is forty. What is the definition of maximum?

The greatest amount; size; or intensity possible

The very beginning of a task

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

The massive (mas-sive) whale swam slowly through the deep blue ocean. What is the definition of massive?

Exceptionally large

Very small and thin

Bright and colorful

Located near a city

We could only marvel (mar-vel) at the beauty of the Grand Canyon. What is the definition of marvel?

To be filled with wonder or astonishment

A sense of extreme boredom

A feeling of deep anger

The act of falling asleep

He learned how to manipulate (ma-nip-u-late) the puppet with small wires. What is the definition of manipulate?

To handle or control a tool or mechanism in a skillful manner

To break into pieces

To move in opposite directions

To hide in the dark

They used a makeshift (make-shift) tent made of blankets for the night. What is the definition of makeshift?

Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being

Very strong and permanent

Expensive to buy

Broken or not working

The majority (ma-jor-i-ty) of the class voted to have a pizza party. What is the definition of majority?

The greater number

A very small group

A type of formal meeting

A secret bank account

The smell of fresh cookies was enough to lure (lure) the kids inside. What is the definition of lure?

To tempt a person or animal to do something or go somewhere

To scare someone away

To stay in one place

To provide help

I loathe (loathe) the taste of onions and will never eat them in any dish. What is the definition of loathe?

To feel intense dislike or disgust for

To love and support

To ignore or overlook

To find something funny

He meant the literal (lit-er-al) meaning and was not using a metaphor. What is the definition of literal?

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense

A group of interesting events

A type of formal writing

A secret code

The students like to linger (lin-ger) in the hallway to talk to friends. What is the definition of linger?

To stay in a place longer than necessary

To move very quickly

To build a new home

To provide help

The boy has a strong likeness (like-ness) to his father when he smiles. What is the definition of likeness?

The fact or quality of being similar or alike

Exactly the same

Very common and plain

Located in the city

The goal of the mission was to liberate (lib-er-ate) the prisoners. What is the definition of liberate?

To set someone free from a situation; especially imprisonment

To lock someone up

To stay in one place

To ignore a problem

On weekends, he enjoys his leisure (lei-sure) time by reading books. What is the definition of leisure?

Use of free time for enjoyment

A long and difficult job

A state of total confusion

A feeling of joy

The government passed new legislation (leg-is-la-tion) to protect the water. What is the definition of legislation?

Laws; considered collectively

A small and quiet hobby

A type of formal dance

A secret plan

The teacher gave the students some leeway (lee-way) in choosing a topic. What is the definition of leeway?

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available

A formal written rule

A type of physical injury

A secret kept from a team

She has a knack (knack) for remembering people's names after one meeting. What is the definition of knack?

An acquired or natural skill at performing a task

A feeling of deep regret

A state of total disorder

A type of formal dance

The jovial (jo-vi-al) party host made everyone feel welcome and happy. What is the definition of jovial?

Cheerful and friendly

Mean and aggressive

Very quiet and shy

Tired and sleepy

The big dog didn't mean to intimidate (in-tim-i-date) the small kitten. What is the definition of intimidate?

To frighten or overawe someone; especially to control them

To provide help

To stay in one place

To make someone happy

The invention of the smartphone was a major innovation (in-no-va-tion). What is the definition of innovation?

The action or process of innovating a new method or idea

A very old tradition

A state of total confusion

A feeling of joy

The girl came up with an ingenious (in-gen-ious) way to fix her glasses. What is the definition of ingenious?

Clever; original; and inventive

Slow and very lazy

Boring and plain

Broken or not working

The teacher has a great influence (in-flu-ence) on her students' habits. What is the definition of influence?

The capacity to have an effect on someone or something

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

A secret kept from others

It was inevitable (in-ev-i-ta-ble) that the snow would melt in the spring. What is the definition of inevitable?

Certain to happen; unavoidable

Totally impossible

Very funny

Boring and ordinary

He felt very inept (in-ept) at sports because he was always tripping. What is the definition of inept?

Having or showing no skill; clumsy

Very skilled and proficient

Moving quickly and easily

Loud and aggressive

The actor often improvises (im-pro-vis-es) his lines when he forgets them. What is the definition of improvises?

To create and perform music or drama spontaneously

To plan weeks in advance

To stay quiet

To forget everything

The universe is an immense (im-mense) space that contains billions of stars. What is the definition of immense?

Extremely large or great; especially in scale or degree

Very small and limited

Ending very soon

Bright and colorful

You must use a match to ignite (ig-nite) the logs in the fireplace. What is the definition of ignite?

To catch fire or cause to catch fire

To put out a flame

To hide in the dark

To move very fast

The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom (id-i-om) that means to die. What is the definition of idiom?

An expression with a meaning not clear from the individual words

A long and fictional story

A type of formal letter

A secret code

The stray cat was hostile (hos-tile) toward anyone who tried to pet it. What is the definition of hostile?

Unfriendly; antagonistic

Warm and friendly

Very quiet and shy

Tired and sleepy

The story about a ghost in the attic turned out to be a hoax (hoax). What is the definition of hoax?

A humorous or malicious deception

A proven scientific fact

A type of traditional dance

A secret kept by a group

Working with chemicals can be hazardous (haz-ard-ous) if you aren't careful. What is the definition of hazardous?

Risky; dangerous

Very safe and easy

Boring and slow

Bright and colorful

The rainforest is the natural habitat (hab-i-tat) for many colorful birds. What is the definition of habitat?

The natural home or environment of an organism

A type of formal clothing

A state of total confusion

A feeling of joy

Science fiction is my favorite genre (gen-re) of books and movies. What is the definition of genre?

A category of artistic composition

A long and boring novel

A type of camera lens

A secret message

The new factory will generate (gen-er-ate) hundreds of jobs for the town. What is the definition of generate?

To cause something to arise or come about

To end a process

To hide a secret

To stay the same

The hikers realized it was futile (fu-tile) to try to climb during the storm. What is the definition of futile?

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Very exciting and fun

Quick to finish

Important and necessary

The two companies decided to fuse (fuse) into one large business entity. What is the definition of fuse?

To join or blend to form a single entity

To break into pieces

To move in opposite directions

To hide from others

The coach formulates (for-mu-lates) a new strategy for every game they play. What is the definition of formulates?

To create or devise methodically a strategy or proposal

To forget a plan

To stay in the background

To ignore a problem

The former (for-mer) principal visited the school to see all the new changes. What is the definition of former?

Having previously been a particular thing

Being the very first

Occurring only in space

Tired and ready for a nap

Hard work is a major factor (fac-tor) in determining whether you will succeed. What is the definition of factor?

A circumstance; fact; or influence that contributes to a result

A type of heavy load

A state of total confusion

A feeling of great joy

The dentist had to extract (ex-tract) the tooth because it was badly decayed. What is the definition of extract?

To remove or take out; especially by effort or force

To build or create

To stay in one place

To provide help

The dinosaurs became extinct (ex-tinct) millions of years ago and none are left. What is the definition of extinct?

A species having no living members

Crowded and full of life

Bright and colorful

Very expensive to see

The company tried to exploit (ex-ploit) the natural resources to make more money. What is the definition of exploit?

To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource

To protect from harm

To ignore a resource

To build a new park

The ocean is a vast expanse (ex-panse) of blue water that stretches for miles. What is the definition of expanse?

A wide continuous area of something

A very small window

A deep underground cave

A type of secret map

The students decided to exclude (ex-clude) the bully from their secret club. What is the definition of exclude?

To deny someone access to or bar them from a place

To invite everyone to join

To give a gift

To buy something new

She worked hard in her classes because she wanted to excel (ex-cel) in all subjects. What is the definition of excel?

To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity

To fail at a simple task

To stay in the background

To ignore a responsibility

It is a bad habit to exaggerate (ex-ag-ger-ate) how big the fish was that you caught. What is the definition of exaggerate?

To represent something as being larger or better than it is

To tell the exact truth

To forget a detail

To speak very quietly

Animals evolve (e-volve) over millions of years to adapt to their environments. What is the definition of evolve?

To develop gradually; especially from a simple to complex form

To stay exactly the same

To disappear suddenly

To grow large quickly

The students had high esteem (es-teem) for the teacher who helped them succeed. What is the definition of esteem?

Respect and admiration; typically for a person

A feeling of extreme anger

A sense of total boredom

The act of giving up

The crowd watched as the volcano began to erupt (e-rupt) and shoot lava. What is the definition of erupt?

To become active and eject lava; ash; and gases

To stay quiet and still

To freeze into ice

To shrink in size

A nickel is equivalent (e-quiv-a-lent) to five pennies, as they have the same value. What is the definition of equivalent?

Equal in value; amount; function; or meaning

Very different in size

Expensive and rare

Broken and not working

We were not expecting to encounter (en-coun-ter) a bear while we were hiking. What is the definition of encounter?

To unexpectedly experience or be faced with something

To plan a meeting in advance

To hide from others

To forget where you are

The cat was able to elude (e-lude) the dog by jumping over the fence and hiding. What is the definition of elude?

To evade or escape from in a skillful or cunning way

To give up and get caught

To walk very slowly

To build a new home

You must be at least twelve years old to be eligible (el-i-gi-ble) for the team. What is the definition of eligible?

Having the right to do or obtain something

Too young to participate

A person who hates sports

A secret kept from the public

The architect drew an elaborate (e-lab-o-rate) plan for the new library with many details. What is the definition of elaborate?

Involving many carefully arranged parts or details

Simple and plain

Broken and useless

Very fast and easy

The new light bulbs are very efficient (ef-fi-cient) and use much less electricity. What is the definition of efficient?

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort

Slow and very lazy

Expensive to buy

Broken or not working

The medicine had a positive effect (ef-fect) and made the patient feel much better. What is the definition of effect?

A change that is a result or consequence of an action

The very beginning of a task

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

The abandoned house had an eerie (ee-rie) feeling, with the wind whistling through it. What is the definition of eerie?

Strange and frightening

Bright and cheerful

Very common

Bored and tired

The country's economy (e-con-o-my) grew as more people started their own businesses. What is the definition of economy?

The wealth and resources of a country or region

A type of small car

A formal written law

A secret bank account

We wore special glasses to watch the solar eclipse (e-clipse) so we wouldn't hurt our eyes. What is the definition of eclipse?

An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by another

A type of bright star

A state of total darkness

A fast-moving comet

The ancient people used to dwell (dwell) in caves to stay safe from wild animals. What is the definition of dwell?

To live in or at a specified place

To move every day

To travel in a car

To build a new house

The duration (du-ra-tion) of the movie was two hours, which was just long enough. What is the definition of duration?

The time during which something continues

A very short moment

A type of mechanical tool

A secret plan

The king made a drastic (dras-tic) decision to double the taxes overnight. What is the definition of drastic?

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical

Very minor or small

Occurring only once

Pleasant and mild

The big company tried to dominate (dom-i-nate) the market by lowering its prices. What is the definition of dominate?

To have a commanding influence on or exercise control over

To work together

To give up power

To hide in the background

Chores like doing the dishes and vacuuming are domestic (do-mes-tic) tasks. What is the definition of domestic?

Relating to the running of a home or to family relations

Done in a foreign country

Very scary and wild

Occurring only in space

The classroom had a great diversity (di-ver-si-ty) of students from many different countries. What is the definition of diversity?

A range of different things

A state of being exactly alike

A feeling of extreme boredom

A type of school uniform

The two twins have very distinct (dis-tinct) personalities, even though they look alike. What is the definition of distinct?

Recognizably different in nature from something else

Exactly the same

Very common and plain

Located in the city

The sugar will dissolve (dis-solve) quickly if you stir it into the hot tea. What is the definition of dissolve?

To disappear gradually or come to an end

To turn into a solid

To change color

To become very cold

The students showed their dissent (dis-sent) by holding a protest against the new rule. What is the definition of dissent?

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with others

A formal agreement

A sense of total joy

A category of artistic composition

The coach used his discretion (dis-cre-tion) to decide which players would start the game. What is the definition of discretion?

The freedom to decide what should be done in a situation

A formal written rule

A type of physical injury

A secret kept from a team

The loud music began to diminish (di-min-ish) as the car drove further away. What is the definition of diminish?

To make or become less

To grow larger

To stay the same

To move very fast

He was a diligent (dil-i-gent) student who spent every afternoon studying for his exam. What is the definition of diligent?

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work

Lazy and messy

Always late to class

Loud and distracting

The two characters in the play had a long dialogue (di-a-logue) about their secret plans. What is the definition of dialogue?

A conversation between two or more people

A long and lonely speech

A type of formal letter

A secret code

The old house began to deteriorate (de-te-ri-o-rate) after nobody lived in it for twenty years. What is the definition of deteriorate?

To become progressively worse

To improve or get better

To stay the same forever

To change into a park

The lost hikers were desperate (des-per-ate) to find water after walking in the sun all day. What is the definition of desperate?

Involving a hopeless sense that a situation is impossible

Very happy and relaxed

Bored and sleepy

Strong and muscular

The teacher had to designate (des-ig-nate) one student to be the leader of each group. What is the definition of designate?

To assign a name or title to

To ignore everyone

To finish a task early

To break a rule

You need to make a deposit (de-pos-it) of twenty dollars into your bank account. What is the definition of deposit?

A sum of money placed or kept in a bank account

A type of heavy debt

A formal written law

A secret plan

If we continue to use all of our oil, we will eventually deplete (de-plete) the entire supply. What is the definition of deplete?

To use up the supply or resources of

To grow or increase

To save for later

To hide in a safe place

The forest was so dense (dense) that the sunlight could barely reach the ground. What is the definition of dense?

Closely compacted in substance

Very thin and light

Bright and sunny

Located near a city

The sudden deluge (del-uge) of rain caused the streets to turn into small rivers. What is the definition of deluge?

A severe flood

A light sprinkle of rain

A very hot day

A state of total peace

The scientist had to declare (de-clare) her findings during the meeting so everyone would know. What is the definition of declare?

To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner

To keep a secret

To whisper quietly

To forget the truth

Your final grade is cumulative (cu-mu-la-tive), meaning it is based on all of your work added together. What is the definition of cumulative?

Increased in quantity or force by successive additions

Getting smaller over time

Finished in a single day

Hidden from the public

The farmer worked hard to cultivate (cul-ti-vate) his crops, making sure they had enough water. What is the definition of cultivate?

To try to acquire or develop a quality or skill

To destroy or tear down

To ignore a responsibility

To move to a new place

The host gave us a cordial (cor-dial) welcome, offering us snacks and making us feel at home. What is the definition of cordial?

Warm and friendly

Mean and aggressive

Very quiet and shy

Tired and sleepy

It can be difficult to cope (cope) with the loss of a pet, but talking to friends can help. What is the definition of cope?

To deal effectively with something difficult

To give up immediately

To stay angry forever

To run away from a problem

The new grocery store is very convenient (con-ven-ient) because it is right next to our house. What is the definition of convenient?

Fitting in well with a person's needs or activities

Very difficult to reach

Expensive and rare

Broken or not working

The new rule about school uniforms caused a lot of controversy (con-tro-ver-sy) among the students. What is the definition of controversy?

Disagreement; typically prolonged; public; and heated

A formal agreement

A sense of total peace

A type of traditional dance

The rain was continuous (con-tin-u-ous) for three days, never stopping for even a moment. What is the definition of continuous?

Forming an unbroken whole without interruption

Sporadic and stopping often

Very hot and sunny

Finished very quickly

You can often figure out the meaning of a word by looking at the context (con-text) of the sentence. What is the definition of context?

The circumstances that form the setting for an event

A type of math equation

A formal written speech

A secret kept from others

Be careful not to contaminate (con-tam-i-nate) the clean water by dropping dirt into the bucket. What is the definition of contaminate?

To make something impure by adding a poisonous substance

To clean and polish

To freeze into ice

To pour into a cup

The ticking of the clock was a constant (con-stant) sound that filled the quiet library. What is the definition of constant?

Occurring continuously over a period of time

Happening only once

Very loud and scary

Quick to finish

The bright orange hunting vest made the man very conspicuous (con-spic-u-ous) in the forest. What is the definition of conspicuous?

Standing out so as to be clearly visible

Hidden or hard to see

Very boring and plain

Extremely small

We must work together to conserve (con-serve) water during the dry summer months. What is the definition of conserve?

To protect something from harm or waste

To use up everything at once

To throw away

To ignore a problem

A direct consequence (con-se-quence) of not studying for the test was a failing grade. What is the definition of consequence?

A result or effect of an action or condition

The very beginning of an event

A feeling of great joy

A type of traditional food

The parents had to give their consent (con-sent) before the students could go on the trip. What is the definition of consent?

Permission for something to happen or agreement

A formal argument

A type of heavy load

A strong desire to achieve

The instructions were concise (con-cise), giving all the necessary information in few words. What is the definition of concise?

Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words

Long and very boring

Confusing and messy

Written in a secret code

Even though she was nervous, she kept her composure (com-po-sure) and finished her speech. What is the definition of composure?

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself

A feeling of extreme panic

A type of traditional dress

A loud and angry shout

The trash was pressed into a compact (com-pact) cube so it would take up less space. What is the definition of compact?

Closely and neatly packed together

Very large and spread out

Broken into many pieces

Bright and colorful

The sports announcer provided a play-by-play commentary (com-men-ta-ry) during the game. What is the definition of commentary?

An expression of opinions or an explanation about an event

A long and fictional story

A type of musical instrument

A secret code

The principal took a moment to commend (com-mend) the students for their hard work. What is the definition of commend?

To praise formally or officially

To scold or punish

To ignore someone's actions

To make a large mistake

We watched as the two bumper cars began to collide (col-lide) in the middle of the rink. What is the definition of collide?

To hit with force when moving

To become active and eject substance

To drive or push forward

To take or carry from one place to another

The two scientists decided to collaborate (col-lab-o-rate) on the project to combine their ideas. What is the definition of collaborate?

To work jointly on an activity to produce something

To work alone in secret

To argue over a problem

To stop working entirely

The speaker used simple words to provide clarity (clar-i-ty) to his explanation. What is the definition of clarity?

The quality of being easy to see or understand

Giving information in few words

Taking words in their basic sense

Marked by exactness and accuracy

Voting in an election is an important civic (civ-ic) duty for every person living in the town. What is the definition of civic?

Relating to a city or town and its administration

Done for personal profit

Very scary and dangerous

Occurring only in the woods

The teacher asked the students to put the events of the story in chronological (chron-o-log-i-cal) order. What is the definition of chronological?

Starting with the earliest and following the order of time

Moving in a random pattern

Happening all at once

Being very confusing

Washington D.C. is the capital (cap-i-tal) city of the United States where the government is located. What is the definition of capital?

The most important city or town of a country or region

A very small village

A type of heavy machinery

A person who hates rules

The stadium has a capacity (ca-pac-i-ty) of fifty thousand people, meaning that is the maximum it can hold. What is the definition of capacity?

The maximum amount that something can contain

A type of physical injury

A formal written law

A secret hideout

The politician started a campaign (cam-paign) to convince people to vote for her. What is the definition of campaign?

A series of organized actions done in order to achieve a goal

A small and quiet hobby

A type of traditional song

A secret kept by a group

Carrying the heavy backpacks up the mountain was a huge burden (bur-den) for the young hikers. What is the definition of burden?

A load; typically a heavy one; or a cause of hardship

A type of light snack

A feeling of total peace

A fast way to travel

The citizens decided to boycott (boy-cott) the store because they didn't agree with how the workers were treated. What is the definition of boycott?

To refuse to buy or handle goods as a punishment or protest

To buy every item in stock

To write a letter of praise

To build a new shopping mall

The boisterous (bois-ter-ous) crowd cheered and clapped loudly when the band walked onto the stage. What is the definition of boisterous?

Noisy; energetic; and rowdy

Very quiet and peaceful

Sad and discouraged

Small and unnoticed

The team lost the game because of a major blunder (blun-der) by the goalie in the final minute. What is the definition of blunder?

A stupid or careless mistake

A perfect and clever plan

A type of heavy trophy

A feeling of great pride

Eating fresh vegetables and exercising daily is beneficial (ben-e-fi-cial) for your overall health. What is the definition of beneficial?

Resulting in good; having a helpful or useful effect

Causing harm or damage

Very boring and slow

Difficult to understand

The lighthouse served as a beacon (bea-con) for the ships, guiding them safely toward the harbor. What is the definition of beacon?

A light or fire set up in a high position as a warning or signal

A type of heavy anchor

A deep underground cave

A small wooden boat

The land remained barren (bar-ren) for years after the fire, with no trees or flowers able to grow. What is the definition of barren?

Land that is too poor to produce much vegetation

Full of blooming flowers

Very expensive to buy

Located near the ocean

We stood in awe (awe) as we watched the massive rocket blast off into the starry night sky. What is the definition of awe?

A feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder

A sense of extreme boredom

A feeling of deep anger

The act of falling asleep

The arrogant (ar-ro-gant) player thought he was better than everyone else and refused to listen. What is the definition of arrogant?

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance

Shy and lacking confidence

Very smart and helpful

Quiet and respectful

The desert is an arid (ar-id) region where very few plants can grow because there is so little rain. What is the definition of arid?

Having little or no rain; very dry

Crowded and full of life

Freezing cold and icy

Bright and colorful

He was apprehensive (ap-pre-hen-sive) about starting at a new school where he didn't know anyone. What is the definition of apprehensive?

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Very confident and bold

Tired and ready for a nap

Friendly and outgoing

The students made an appeal (ap-peal) to the principal to let them have a longer lunch period. What is the definition of appeal?

A serious or urgent request

A loud and angry shout

A hidden storage place

A type of traditional dance

The king arrived at the ball wearing his finest apparel (ap-par-el), including a velvet robe. What is the definition of apparel?

Clothing or items that are worn

A type of stone building

A natural environment

A formal agreement

She felt anxious (anx-ious) before her big piano recital because she was worried she might forget the notes. What is the definition of anxious?

Feeling or showing worry or unease

Extremely happy and calm

Bored and uninterested

Angry and aggressive

The children began to anticipate (an-tic-i-pate) the arrival of summer vacation as the weather got warmer. What is the definition of anticipate?

To expect or predict that something will happen

To forget the past

To stay in one place

To complain about a result

The loss of his favorite book caused him great anguish (an-guish), and he searched everywhere to find it. What is the definition of anguish?

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

A state of total confusion

A feeling of excitement

The act of giving up

The hikers brought an ample (am-ple) supply of water, so they weren't worried about getting thirsty. What is the definition of ample?

Enough or more than enough of something

Very small or limited

Dangerous to use

Beautiful to look at

Her ambition (am-bi-tion) is to become a doctor so she can help sick children in her community. What is the definition of ambition?

A strong desire to do or achieve something

A lack of interest in a job

A feeling of deep regret

A playful or silly behavior

The soldiers swore an oath of allegiance (al-le-giance) to their country during the ceremony. What is the definition of allegiance?

Loyalty or commitment of a person to a group or cause

A strong desire to succeed

A formal disagreement

A type of secret plan

The athlete was in agony (ag-o-ny) after she tripped and twisted her ankle during the final lap. What is the definition of agony?

Extreme physical or mental suffering

A feeling of great joy

A sense of boredom

The ability to run fast

The poster would not adhere (ad-here) to the wall because the tape was too old and dry. What is the definition of adhere?

To stick firmly to a surface or follow rules strictly

To move very quickly

To break into pieces

To hide something away

The polar bear had to adapt (a-dapt) to the changing environment by learning to hunt in different areas. What is the definition of adapt?

To change something to make it suitable for a new purpose

To stay exactly the same

To fail to survive

To ignore a problem

If you don't clean your room, old clothes and toys will begin to accumulate (ac-cu-mu-late) in the corners. What is the definition of accumulate?

To gather or build up over time

To shrink or become smaller

To throw away old items

To move to a new location

The hotel was large enough to accommodate (ac-com-mo-date) over three hundred guests during the holiday weekend. What is the definition of accommodate?

To provide space for or fit the needs of

To change for a new purpose

To leave a place empty

To argue over a decision

The students needed a special key card to access (ac-cess) the computer lab after school hours. What is the definition of access?

The ability or right to enter or use something

A long and difficult journey

A feeling of extreme fear

A type of formal clothing

The garden was filled with an abundant (a-bun-dant) supply of tomatoes, more than the family could ever eat. What is the definition of abundant?

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Lacking in quantity or quality

Hidden from view

Very expensive or rare

After the storm ruined the crops, the farmers had to abandon (a-ban-don) their fields and move to the city. What is the definition of abandon?

To leave behind or give up on completely

To build something new

To stay in one place

To provide help to others