In order to execute a successful routine for the cheerleading competition, everyone needed to perform their part precisely. What does execute mean?
slow down; delay
carry out; perform
practice daily
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. What does perplexed mean?
confused
at ease
calm
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet. What is the meaning of the word "saturated"?
thoroughly wet
dry
damp
On the way to his room after just having been grounded, Tod murmured something under her breath. What does murmured mean?
whispered
slipped
screamed
Mr. Anderson asked Thomas to stop roaming around the classroom. What does roaming mean?
wondering without a purpose
sitting quietly by himself
doing homework
The smell from the refrigerator was very foul, but the freezer smelled fresh. What does foul mean?
unpleasent
free
delicious
Our coach keeps adding extra running time each week to build our stamina. What does stamina mean?
ability to jump
ability to keep going
ability to relax
Some sea turtles may become extinct like dinosaurs if we don't protect them. What does extinct mean?
overpopulated; too many
no living members; having died out
vegetarians; plant-eaters
Our principal warns us every morning not to linger in the halls because we'll be tardy for class. What does linger mean?
continue to stay
get moving
hurry along
After falling many times on his skies, Dan was reluctant to ski down the mountain again. What does reluctant mean?
unwilling
happy
ready
I never know when Jodi will be at the gym since her workouts are so sporadic. What does sporadic mean?
difficult
regular and often
not regular
The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed. What does witty mean?
mean
rude
funny
Rafaek was weary from football practice, so he went to bed early. What does weary mean?
tired or worn out
energized or active
excited or enthusiastic
The girl languidly put on her jacket as if she had no energy at all. What does languidly mean?
energy-less
energentically
excitedly
I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my bike. What does glare mean?
dirty look
confusing
difficult
Mari like to assemble new furniture, but she doesn't like to read directions. What does assemble mean?
put together
take apart
rearrange
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style. What does the word "plethora" mean?
not enough
great quantity
ugly