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  • What does the word "generate" mean in this sentence? Generate a list of your favorite restaurants.
    electrocute
    create
    describe
    release
  • What does the word "concise" mean in this sentence? The teacher told the class to provide a concise summary of the book.
    funny
    brief
    long
    incorrect
  • What does the word "lethargic" mean in this sentence? He was lethargic after Spring Break and didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
    angry
    energetic
    bored
    sluggish
  • What does the word "surreal" mean in this sentence? He made the details of the setting so vividly real that they became almost surreal.
    frustrating
    unbelievable
    uncomfortable
    overwhelming
  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? The students exhibited great excitement when they realized how many days until summer break.
    created
    demonstrated
    ran around
    judged
  • What does the word "precede" mean in this sentence? The lightening preceded the loud thunder.
    go after
    introduced
    lit up
    go first
  • What does the word "alter" mean in this sentence? He needed to alter his pants because they were too long.
    lengthen
    pray
    change
    cut
  • What does the word "seldom" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    Rarely happens
    Never
    Always happens
    Sometimes
  • What does the word "elaborate" mean in this sentence? The teacher told the student that he needed to elaborate on his ideas because his paper was only 2 sentences long.
    to describe
    to add more details
    to confuse
    to remove details
  • What does the word "incentive" mean in this sentence? My sister offered me ice cream as an incentive for cleaning her room.
    Something that is paid for
    Something that you don't want
    Something that costs money
    Something that motivates you to do something
  • What does the word "exhibit" mean in this sentence? She was excited to see the new exhibit at the museum.
    bad behavior
    a private display
    crazy behavior
    a public display
  • What does the word "persuade" mean in this sentence? The students persuaded their teacher to accept their late assignment.
    argued
    convinced
    debated
    pleaded
  • What does the word "unanimous" mean in this sentence? The response was unanimous – the students wanted pizza in class.
    majority
    disagreement
    argument
    complete agreement by all
  • What does the word "flabbergasted" mean in this sentence? The teacher was flabbergasted by her students' knowledge. She knew they would do well on the test.
    Happy
    Amazed
    Angry
    Confused
  • What does the word "elaborate" mean in this sentence? The wedding cake had an elaborate design, and the baker had worked on it for hours.
    detailed
    expanded
    simple
    complex
  • What does the word "frequently" mean in this sentence? Ms. Elliott frequently falls asleep during movies, so she seldom goes to the movie theater.
    sometimes
    often
    never
    always
  • What does the word "sufficient" mean in this sentence? I got a sufficient amount of sleep last night.
    restless
    unsatisfactory
    satisfactory
    dreamless
  • What does the word "obstacle" mean in this sentence? He could not avoid the obstacle in the road and had to call for help.
    car
    dog
    barrier
    tree
  • What does the word "illegible" mean in this sentence? The student's handwriting was illegible, and the teacher had trouble reading it.
    not cursive
    not concise
    not clear
    not readable
  • What does the word "relevant" mean in this sentence? Your teacher loves when your comments and questions are relevant to the lesson.
    off topic
    inappropriate
    crazy
    appropriate