I just saw you kissing my boyfriend. What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue? What does "cat got your tongue" mean?
Can’t you speak? (Usually said to embarrass the other person)
The police determined his story was credible and he was not charged with the crime. What is a synonym for credible?
Believable, true, convincing
He thought he was right in the situation, but the teacher reminded him to try to see others' perspectives. What does "perspective" mean?
To consider how others see the same situation
Agreeing with the loudest person
Refusing to listen to others
Only seeing your own opinion
The medicine alleviated the pain. What does alleviate mean?
To make something better, to ease.
What does VINDICATE mean in this context? After reviewing the evidence, the judge vindicated her, proving she wasn’t responsible for the accident.
to prove that someone is right or innocent after they have been blamed or doubted
What does GRATEFUL mean in this context? After receiving support from her friends during a tough time, Maria felt incredibly grateful for their kindness and encouragement.
Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
Lester made the dance team by the skin of his teeth; you can tell he hasn't been dancing jazz for very long. What does "by the skin of his teeth" mean?
To just barely get by or make it
What does DEROGATORY mean in this context? The coach warned the players not to use any derogatory comments during the game, as it could lead to penalties.
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something
The argument between the two students escalated into a fist fight. What does escalate mean?
To become more intense, increase rapidly
What does FAVORABLE mean in this context? The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor concert, with clear skies and a gentle breeze
Approval, to the advantage of someone or something.
After constantly being prank-called, Julian decided to give Juan a taste of his own medicine and ordered twenty-seven pizzas to be delivered to Juan’s house. What does taste of his own medicine mean?
Bad treatment deservedly received for treating other people badly
My teacher is awesome! She is willing to go the extra mile for her students and stays late after school to help them understand their assignments. What does go the extra mile mean?
Make extra effort
How is this ironic?
No one loves waiting in lines.
Bad behavior will jeopardize my college scholarship. What does jeopardize mean?
In danger of losing
Jamie is known for his short fuse; just a few days ago he screamed at his coach for not letting him play. What does short fuse mean?
Getting angry quickly.
What does CHARACTERISTIC mean in this context? One characteristic of a great leader is the ability to listen to others and make everyone feel valued.
typical of a particular person, place, or thing
When my sister wore my favorite shirt without asking me, I was infuriated! What is a synonym for infuriated?
Angry, upset, mad
What does the word NUISANCE mean in this context? The loud music coming from the neighbor's house became a real nuisance, making it hard for Sarah to concentrate on her homework.
Something that causes inconvenience or annoyance
What does BELLIGERENT mean in this context? The belligerent student kept arguing with the teacher even after being asked to calm down.
being aggressive, hostile, or ready to fight
What does OBSCURE mean in this context? The meaning of the old poem was so obscure that even the teacher had trouble explaining it.
something that is not well-known or is difficult to understand
You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you're really hurt.
To ask for help when you don't need it.
The teacher told them to cite their sources for the research project. What does "source" mean?
Definitions of words
The main idea
The name of the project
Where information came from originally
The weather was acting "bizarre." One minute it was sunny and clear outside and the next minute it was hailing. What does "bizarre" mean?
To act strangely.
To be normal.
To be common.
To be typical.
The principal was very lax. He rarely enforced the rules. What does "lax" mean?
Very mean.
Very strict.
Always late.
Not strict.
A smile seems to be a universal symbol for happy. What does "universal" mean?
Stars
False or Myth
True or Common
Planets
She always felt so serene after attending yoga class. What does "serene" mean?
Angry
Bored
Calm
Sad
What does ADEQUATE mean in this context? The school provided adequate resources for students to complete their assignments, ensuring everyone had the tools they needed to succeed.
enough or satisfactory to meet a particular need or requirement
When my pants ripped in front of the whole cafeteria, I was mortified. What is a synonym for mortified?
Embarrassed
The girl was distraught when she couldn't find her dog. What does "distraught" mean?
Bored
Embarrassed
Upset
Excited
What does ASCEND mean in this context? As the sun began to rise, the hot air balloon started to ascend higher into the sky, offering breathtaking views of the landscape below.
To go up, climb, rise up through the air
How is this ironic?
It says she is having fun, but her facial expression and body language say that she is bored.
What does the word INDIGENOUS mean in this context? The indigenous tribes of the Amazon have lived in the rainforest for thousands of years, long before modern explorers arrived.
people, plants, or animals that are native to a particular place or region, having been there for a long time
Exercise 3-5 times a week is beneficial for your health. What does "beneficial" mean?
Something that is bad for you.
Something that does not matter.
Something that is good for you.
Something that is boring.
The teacher modified the project once the students said it was too hard. What does "modify" mean?
Modeled
To end
Made small changes
Canceled
What does EXPEDITE mean in this context? The company hired extra workers to expedite the shipping process and get packages delivered sooner.
to make something happen faster or more quickly
How is this ironic?
The viewer knows more than the character. The viewer knows bad things always happen in horror movies.
He skimmed the book for class and felt like he got the gist. What does "gist" mean?
The ending
The beginning
All the details
Main idea
What does SUPPRESS mean in this context? The coach tried to suppress his excitement after the team won the championship, wanting the players to stay focused on their next challenge.
to put an end to something by force or to prevent something from being expressed or known
Hey. Cut me some slack. I was really busy with my frog hunting business last week and forgot to call. I'm sorry! What does "cut me some slack" mean?
To not judge someone too harshly
No, you can’t take my dog for a walk—she’s down for the count after chasing cats all day. What does "down for the count" mean?
Tired; giving up; unable or unwilling to participate any longer