Jan is so obstinate that I know we will never get her to change her mind. What does OBSTINATE mean?
obedient
stubborn
mean
incompetent
The boss worked hard to integrate all of the team members into the company, ensuring that everyone felt included and valued
praise
recognize
repair
unify
Bill likes to fish in his leisure time. What does LEISURE mean?
tired
lucid
free
fearful
The road was blocked so we had to take an alternative route. What does alternative mean?
different
same
rough
hilly
My brother was acting very arrogant when he said he was the best and didn't need any help with his science project.
angry/mad
stuck up/full of yourself
upset/sad
kind/nice
He made a feeble attempt to catch the ball, but didn't try too hard and missed it.
funny
strong
weak
angry
The little boy promised not to peek at his Christmas presents while his parents were away. What does PEEK mean?
look
open
hide
play
I wanted to buy the Frosted Flakes cereal with the Tony the Tiger mascot, but my mom told me to get the generic brand
expensive
colorful
basic
special
Even though it is a plausible explanation, I am not completely convinced. What does PLAUSIBLE mean?
monstrous
palatable
truthful
believable
I was reluctant to jump into the pool because I was worried the water would be really cold
proud
frustrated
excited
nervous
The hikers were careful on the treacherous path because it was slipper and steep
easy
simple
safe
dangerous
I don't like it when my sister meddles in my conversations with my friends, I just want her to leave me alone.
judge
dissolve
interfere
help
John was in a pensive mood today as he was thinking about the big decision he needed to make.
unhappy
sick
troubled
thoughtful
When he has a headache, even the slightest noise irritates him. What does IRRITATE mean?
confuses
threatens
appeases
bothers
We were all sick and tired of the perpetual rainy weather that lasted all week
attractive
real
widespread
everlasting
The leader remained intrepid even in the face of great danger. What does INTREPID mean?
panicky
agile
fearless
disorganized
It is not easy for him to mingle with people because he is very shy. What does MINGLE mean?
write
mix
talk
work
I forgot to bring my lunch to school and I was famished by the time I got home from school. What does famished mean?
curious
happy
sad
hungry
The lady was offended by the stranger’s outrageous remark. What does OUTRAGEOUS mean?
palatable
off-hand
shocking
stupid
Because of her keen interest in animals, she plans to go to veterinary school, so she can be a veterinarian when she grows up..
lack of
uninformed
intense
crisp
This shampoo is guaranteed to make your hair more lustrous than any other product. What does LUSTROUS mean? What does LUSTROUS mean?
easy to manage
bright & shiny
attractive
curly
The teacher said weekends are the best days of the week and the students concurred. What does concur mean?
agreed
laughed
disagreed
argued
The children were having such a good time that they were oblivious to their mother’s calling them. What does OBLIVIOUS mean?
listening
happy
unaware
comprehensive
My brother got in trouble for being deceitful. My mom asked him if he ate his vegetables and he said yes even though he did not eat them. What does deceitful mean?
tattling
joking
lying
fighting
Those dark clouds look ominous; it will probably rain before evening. What does OMINOUS mean?
threatening
brighter
paralyzed
hopeful