Adverbs of Degree

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? He's really tired today.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? I'm fairly hungry.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? The children are rather bored with the film.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? The weather in the north pole is very cold.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? It was an extremely hot day.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? It was a fairly interesting experience.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? She works hard so she's rather rich.

What is the meaning of the adverb in front of the adjective? A little or a lot? It's a very scary book.