He proposed to her on one knee at sunset on the beach, which felt a bit like a cliché. What does cliché mean?
something that is very unique
an overused phrase or idea that has lost its originality
a dish that originates from France
a new idea
Years of heavy rain began to erode the riverbank, causing parts of it to collapse. What does erode mean?
to build up or strengthen
to wear away slowly
to suddenly break apart
to polish or make smooth
She had to retrieve her phone from the lost-and-found after leaving it in the cafeteria. What does retrieve mean?
to ignore something
to break something
to lose permanently
to get back; recover
He handled the criticism with tact, addressing the issues respectfully and calmly. What does tact mean?
being impatient
not caring how other people feel
ignoring social cues
ability to deal with issues without causing offense
She is a competent manager who effectively leads her team and handles challenges well. What does competent mean?
Being careless
Having the ability, knowledge, or skill to do something
Lacking skill
Being unsuccessful
Filing paperwork all day felt like pure drudgery, but she pushed through to finish the task. What does drudgery mean?
Hard or dull work
A fun adventure
A fun activity
A pile of mud
Her voice began to falter as she remembered the emotional story. What does falter mean?
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
to strengthen
to succeed with confidence
to move quickly and smoothly
The towering presence of the guard seemed to intimidate the crowd, making them hesitant to approach. What does intimidate mean?
to frighten
to ignore someone
to admire someone
to encourage someone
The team was jubilant after winning the championship, celebrating with cheers and high-fives. What does jubilant mean?
showing anger or frustration
being calm or relaxed
feeling disappointed
feeling great joy
The bakery was filled with the luscious aroma of freshly baked pastries. What does luscious mean?
fluffy
flavorless
unappealing
delicious
The teacher commended the student for her hard work and dedication on the project. What does commend mean?
To praise or express approval of someone or something
To misunderstand
To criticize
To ignore
His story sounded convincing, but it was all part of a carefully planned deception. What does deception mean?
An accident
Being honest
Loyalty
the act of misleading or tricking someone
She tends to hoard old magazines, filling her attic with stacks that she rarely looks through. What does hoard mean?
to organize
to give away
a stored supply, often hidden
to collect for fun
Despite the challenges, she remained steadfast in her commitment to the cause. What does steadfast mean?
firm and unchanging
easily influenced
not caring one way or another
quick to give up
His rude comment was likely to offend anyone who overheard it. What does offend mean?
to cause someone to feel hurt or angry
to apologize
to compliment someone
to entertain