The teacher told them to cite their sources for the research project. What does "source" mean?
any thing or place from which something comes from
Sarah was mortified when she tripped in the middle of the crowded lunchroom. What does "mortified" mean?
to be very embarrassed or ashamed
The weather was acting bizarre. It was pouring rain, but also very sunny. What does "bizarre" mean?
unusual in appearance, style, or general character; strange
The teacher modified the project once the students said it was too hard. What does "modify" mean?
to change or alter
The situation quickly escalated so they had to call the police. What does "escalated" mean?
to increase in intensity
The girl was distraught when she couldn't find her dog. What does "distraught" mean?
deeply upset/hopeless
The principal was very lax. He rarely enforced the rules. What does "lax" mean?
not strict, careless
Exercise 3-5 times a week is beneficial for your health. What does "beneficial" mean?
helpful
The team's quarterback and back up got hurt so they had to forfeit the game. What does forfeit mean?
to give up
Harry loved to read memoirs and learn about people's lives. What does "memoir" mean?
an account of one's personal life and experiences; autobiography.
The bake sale made a lot of revenue. What does "revenue" mean?
earnings
She spoke with a different dialect. What does "dialect" mean?
socially distinct variety of a language that differs based on culture/region.
The doctor told him to take medicine to alleviate the pain. What does "alleviate" mean?
to make something better/ feel better
The girl would believe anything anyone said. She was so gullible! What does "gullible" mean?
easily deceived, tricked or cheated.
I am indifferent; I don't care who wins the basketball game. What does "indifferent" mean?
to not care or have an opinion in either direction
The teacher could tell the student fabricated the story and was lying. What does "fabricate" mean?
to make up something, not real
He thought he was right in the situation, but the teacher reminded him to try to see others' perspectives. What does "perspective" mean?
looking at a situation from someone else's point of view/mindset
He skimmed the book for class and felt like he got the gist. What does "gist" mean?
the main part of something
A smile seems to be a universal symbol for happy. What does "universal" mean?
used for all cases, general
She always felt so serene after attending yoga class. What does "serene" mean?
Calm, peaceful