Due to the unpredictable weather, the temperature could fluctuate wildly, going from a high of 70 degrees one day to below freezing the next. What is the correct synonym/definition for fluctuate?
To change irregularily
To remain steady
To decrease
To rise rapidly
The history teacher asked the students to arrange the main events of World War II in chronological order, from the earliest date to the latest. What is the correct synonym/definition for chronological?
Grouped by importance
Arranged in the order of time
Related to a specific geographical area
Ordered alphabetically
If you don't keep up with routine maintenance, the wooden deck will quickly deteriorate from sun and rain exposure. What is the correct synonym/definition for deteriorate?
To become worse
To improve
To fully recover
To stay the same
We quickly got lost inside the ancient hedge labyrinth because all the paths looked exactly the same. What is the correct synonym/definition for labyrinth?
A straight easy path
A simple, two-story building
A large, open field
A complex, winding maze
The valedictorian delivered an eloquent speech that was both moving and beautifully expressed, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. What is the correct synonym/definition for eloquent?
Difficult to understand
Poorly spoken
Extremely quiet
Fluent in speaking
Plausible Sentence: Although his excuse for being late was highly creative, the teacher didn't find it plausible because it relied on a flock of migrating geese. What is the correct synonym/definition for plausible?
reasonable or probable
clearly false
Extremely confusing
highly unlikely
I inadvertently pressed the wrong button on the remote, causing the entire television to turn off during the climactic scene of the movie. What is the correct synonym/definition for inadvertently?
With focus
Accidentally
Deliberately or intentionally
quickly and efficiently
The opposing team's starting lineup was so tall and experienced that they presented a formidable challenge in the championship game. What is the correct synonym/definition for formidable?
Easily defeated
Very small
perfectly round
difficult to overcome
The student council voted unanimously to abolish the school's old policy on mandatory uniforms, allowing students to wear their own clothes. What is the correct synonym/definition for abolish?
To create
To bring back
To end
To change slightly
Their coach developed a new tactic for the final quarter, which involved confusing the defense with a series of quick passes. What is the correct synonym/definition for tactic?
A strategy or maneuver for achieving a goal
A long term goal
An unplanned occurrence
A final result