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?
Deliberately or intentionally
With focus
Accidentally
quickly and efficiently
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?
Ordered alphabetically
Arranged in the order of time
Related to a specific geographical area
Grouped by importance
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 decrease
To rise rapidly
To remain steady
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 end
To bring back
To change slightly
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 fully recover
To stay the same
To become worse
To improve
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
difficult to overcome
Very small
perfectly round
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 final result
A long term goal
An unplanned occurrence
A strategy or maneuver for achieving a goal
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 large, open field
A straight easy path
A simple, two-story building
A complex, winding maze
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?
clearly false
reasonable or probable
Extremely confusing
highly unlikely
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?
Poorly spoken
Extremely quiet
Difficult to understand
Fluent in speaking