He wandered aimlessly around the park, not knowing where to go.
without direction or purpose
quickly
directions
carefully
With a sigh of resignation, she accepted that she would have to do the chores herself.
confusion
excitement
acceptance of something unpleasant
refusal
She could only deplore the destruction caused by the storm.
rejoice
feel or express strong disapproval
celebrate
approve
Despite many failures, he worked doggedly on his project until it was perfect.
lazily
quietly
stubbornly and persistently
angrily
The movie had a profound effect on her, making her think about life differently.
confusing
deep or meaningful
shallow
humorous
The student made an inquiry at the library desk to find books about space exploration.
loud argument
question or request for information
secret plan
small mistake
The puppy’s constant barking caused a feeling of agitation in the room.
calmness
nervous excitement or restlessness
sleepiness
bordeom
The coach was decisive in choosing the team captain.
able to make decision quickly
hard to make decision
hesitant
confused
She tentatively stepped onto the icy sidewalk, unsure if it would hold her weight.
quickly
confidently
angrily
carefully and hesitantly
He kept prodding his friend to answer the question, tapping him on the shoulder repeatedly.
encouraging or nudging
helping quietly
scolding or yelling
ignoring
The mayor was found guilty of taking bribes, proving that some politicians can be corrupt
tired and lazy
dishonest or wrong
honest and fair
clever and smart
Trying to stop the storm with a small umbrella felt completely futile.
useless or hopeless
necessary
exciting
clever
The kitten meowed plaintively, hoping someone would notice it was hungry.
quietly and secretly
happily
sadly or mournfully
loudly and angrily
It was ludicrous to think that a dog could drive a car.
scary
serious
clever
silly or ridiculous
The desert was barren, with hardly any plants or animals.
full of like
wet and rainy
cold and snowy
empty or unable to produce
The dark clouds looked ominous, signaling that a storm was coming.
black
harmless
promising
threatening
The mayor took the stage to denounce the corruption in the city council.
ignore
praise publicly
announce
publicly declare being wrong
He laughed mockingly at the idea that pigs could fly.
seriously
angrily
kindly
teasingly
The garbage left in the sun gave off a terrible stench that made everyone cover their noses.
bright color
loud sound
pleasant smell
bad odor
He felt invalidated when his teacher dismissed his idea without listening.
supported and praised
explained clearly
ignored or made to feel unimportant
corrected kindle
Her older brother kept meddling in her homework, even though she asked him not to.
ignoring people
interfering in others business
helping
celebrating
She gave a condemning look when her brother tried to sneak more cookies.
disapproving strongly
praising
confused
angry
The company’s exploitation of workers caused outrage, as employees were paid very little for long hours.
sharing equally
honest work
unfair use for profit
generous support
The chef deftly chopped the vegetables in just a few seconds.
clumsily
quietly
quickly and skillfully
slowly
The books were stacked haphazardly on the shelf, some even falling off.
neatly
quickly
randomly
lightly
His ignorance about recycling led him to throw plastic in the trash.
honesty
deep understanding
lack of awareness
curiousity
To everyone’s dismay, the school play was canceled due to rain.
excitement
surprise or shock
relief
boredom
The workers filed their grievances with management about unfair schedules and low pay.
gifts or presents
jokes or stories
complaints or concerns
awards or prizes
When she saw the magician pull a rabbit out of his hat, she was completely flabbergasted.
calm and relaxed
shocked or amazed
confused and worried
happy and cheerful
She fervently hoped that her team would win the championship.
lazily
angrily
intense feeling or passion
quitely
When teased about his shoes, he quickly retorted, “At least mine aren’t falling apart!”
ignored
whispered
laughed softly
replied sharply
It was a shocking revelation when she discovered her best friend had been planning a surprise party.
rumor
lie or falsehood
secret or surprising fact made known
guess