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  • The hikers realized it was futile (fu-tile) to try to climb during the storm. What is the definition of futile?
    Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
    Very exciting and fun
    Important and necessary
    Quick to finish
  • The cave provided a refuge (ref-uge) from the sudden rainstorm. What is the definition of refuge?
    A dangerous or loud area
    A condition of being safe or sheltered from danger
    A secret hidden underground
    A type of large boat
  • The crowd watched as the volcano began to erupt (e-rupt) and shoot lava. What is the definition of erupt?
    To shrink in size
    To stay quiet and still
    To become active and eject lava; ash; and gases
    To freeze into ice
  • The desert is an arid (ar-id) region where very few plants can grow because there is so little rain. What is the definition of arid?
    Freezing cold and icy
    Crowded and full of life
    Bright and colorful
    Having little or no rain; very dry
  • The wind helped to propel (pro-pel) the small boat across the water. What is the definition of propel?
    To stay perfectly still
    To drive; push; or cause to move in a direction
    To move in opposite directions
    To hide in the dark
  • The students had a preliminary (pre-lim-i-na-ry) meeting before the project. What is the definition of preliminary?
    Denoting an action preceding something more important
    Tired and ready for a nap
    Being the very end
    Occurring only in space
  • The old painting was unique (u-ni-que) and there were no others like it. What is the definition of unique?
    Very common and plain
    Tired and sleepy
    Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
    Located in the city
  • The new light bulbs are very efficient (ef-fi-cient) and use much less electricity. What is the definition of efficient?
    Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort
    Broken or not working
    Expensive to buy
    Slow and very lazy
  • The family had to vacate (va-cate) the building when the alarm rang. What is the definition of vacate?
    To build a new home
    To leave a place that one previously occupied
    To stay in one place
    To provide help
  • The two scientists decided to collaborate (col-lab-o-rate) on the project to combine their ideas. What is the definition of collaborate?
    To work jointly on an activity to produce something
    To argue over a problem
    To work alone in secret
    To stop working entirely
  • The students will strive (strive) to do their absolute best on the test. What is the definition of strive?
    To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
    To stay angry forever
    To give up immediately
    To run away from a problem
  • The polar bear had to adapt (a-dapt) to the changing environment by learning to hunt in different areas. What is the definition of adapt?
    To fail to survive
    To stay exactly the same
    To ignore a problem
    To change something to make it suitable for a new purpose
  • The loud music began to diminish (di-min-ish) as the car drove further away. What is the definition of diminish?
    To make or become less
    To stay the same
    To grow larger
    To move very fast
  • The king arrived at the ball wearing his finest apparel (ap-par-el), including a velvet robe. What is the definition of apparel?
    Clothing or items that are worn
    A natural environment
    A type of stone building
    A formal agreement
  • The meager (mea-ger) harvest was not enough to feed the village. What is the definition of meager?
    Very expensive or rare
    Hidden from view
    Lacking in quantity or quality
    Enough or more than enough
  • Homework is a priority (pri-or-i-ty) before going outside to play. What is the definition of priority?
    Being the very last
    Pleasant and mild
    Occurring only once
    The fact or condition of being regarded as more important
  • The dentist had to extract (ex-tract) the tooth because it was badly decayed. What is the definition of extract?
    To remove or take out; especially by effort or force
    To provide help
    To build or create
    To stay in one place
  • Her ambition (am-bi-tion) is to become a doctor so she can help sick children in her community. What is the definition of ambition?
    A strong desire to do or achieve something
    A lack of interest in a job
    A feeling of deep regret
    A playful or silly behavior
  • The hotel was large enough to accommodate (ac-com-mo-date) over three hundred guests during the holiday weekend. What is the definition of accommodate?
    To provide space for or fit the needs of
    To argue over a decision
    To change for a new purpose
    To leave a place empty
  • The athlete was in agony (ag-o-ny) after she tripped and twisted her ankle during the final lap. What is the definition of agony?
    The ability to run fast
    A sense of boredom
    Extreme physical or mental suffering
    A feeling of great joy
  • The sports announcer provided a play-by-play commentary (com-men-ta-ry) during the game. What is the definition of commentary?
    A type of musical instrument
    An expression of opinions or an explanation about an event
    A long and fictional story
    A secret code
  • The sudden deluge (del-uge) of rain caused the streets to turn into small rivers. What is the definition of deluge?
    A light sprinkle of rain
    A very hot day
    A state of total peace
    A severe flood
  • They used a makeshift (make-shift) tent made of blankets for the night. What is the definition of makeshift?
    Expensive to buy
    Broken or not working
    Very strong and permanent
    Serving as a temporary substitute; sufficient for the time being
  • It is a bad habit to exaggerate (ex-ag-ger-ate) how big the fish was that you caught. What is the definition of exaggerate?
    To represent something as being larger or better than it is
    To tell the exact truth
    To forget a detail
    To speak very quietly
  • The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom (id-i-om) that means to die. What is the definition of idiom?
    A type of formal letter
    An expression with a meaning not clear from the individual words
    A secret code
    A long and fictional story
  • The dog went into the pond to retrieve (re-trieve) the stick for us. What is the definition of retrieve?
    To get or bring something back from somewhere
    To stay in one place
    To lose something forever
    To provide help
  • The heat in the room began to stifle (sti-fle) the students' energy. What is the definition of stifle?
    To stay in one place
    To provide fresh air
    To make someone unable to breathe properly; suffocate
    To make someone happy
  • The smell of fresh cookies was enough to lure (lure) the kids inside. What is the definition of lure?
    To scare someone away
    To provide help
    To tempt a person or animal to do something or go somewhere
    To stay in one place
  • It is wrong to let prejudice (prej-u-dice) change how you treat people. What is the definition of prejudice?
    A feeling of great respect
    A type of formal dance
    A state of total confusion
    Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience
  • The new factory will generate (gen-er-ate) hundreds of jobs for the town. What is the definition of generate?
    To hide a secret
    To end a process
    To stay the same
    To cause something to arise or come about
  • The king was proud to possess (pos-sess) a collection of rare gold coins. What is the definition of possess?
    To have as belonging to one; own
    To give a gift to a friend
    To buy something new
    To lose property
  • The minute (mi-nute) details on the model car were hard to see. What is the definition of minute?
    Bright and colorful
    Extremely small or tiny
    Very large and spread out
    Broken into many pieces
  • She felt a sense of remorse (re-morse) after she accidentally broke the vase. What is the definition of remorse?
    Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
    A type of traditional dance
    A feeling of great joy
    A sense of total peace
  • Working with chemicals can be hazardous (haz-ard-ous) if you aren't careful. What is the definition of hazardous?
    Boring and slow
    Very safe and easy
    Risky; dangerous
    Bright and colorful
  • The instructions were concise (con-cise), giving all the necessary information in few words. What is the definition of concise?
    Confusing and messy
    Written in a secret code
    Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words
    Long and very boring
  • The rainforest is the natural habitat (hab-i-tat) for many colorful birds. What is the definition of habitat?
    A state of total confusion
    A type of formal clothing
    The natural home or environment of an organism
    A feeling of joy
  • The boisterous (bois-ter-ous) crowd cheered and clapped loudly when the band walked onto the stage. What is the definition of boisterous?
    Noisy; energetic; and rowdy
    Sad and discouraged
    Very quiet and peaceful
    Small and unnoticed
  • The old house began to deteriorate (de-te-ri-o-rate) after nobody lived in it for twenty years. What is the definition of deteriorate?
    To change into a park
    To improve or get better
    To become progressively worse
    To stay the same forever
  • The bright orange hunting vest made the man very conspicuous (con-spic-u-ous) in the forest. What is the definition of conspicuous?
    Standing out so as to be clearly visible
    Hidden or hard to see
    Very boring and plain
    Extremely small
  • The workers had to reinforce (re-in-force) the wall with more bricks. What is the definition of reinforce?
    To strengthen or support especially with more material
    To tear down or destroy
    To break a tool
    To ignore a problem
  • The parents had to give their consent (con-sent) before the students could go on the trip. What is the definition of consent?
    A type of heavy load
    Permission for something to happen or agreement
    A formal argument
    A strong desire to achieve
  • We wore special glasses to watch the solar eclipse (e-clipse) so we wouldn't hurt our eyes. What is the definition of eclipse?
    An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by another
    A type of bright star
    A state of total darkness
    A fast-moving comet
  • He was a diligent (dil-i-gent) student who spent every afternoon studying for his exam. What is the definition of diligent?
    Lazy and messy
    Loud and distracting
    Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work
    Always late to class
  • Animals evolve (e-volve) over millions of years to adapt to their environments. What is the definition of evolve?
    To grow large quickly
    To disappear suddenly
    To stay exactly the same
    To develop gradually; especially from a simple to complex form
  • The artist spent painstaking (pains-tak-ing) hours on the details. What is the definition of painstaking?
    Lazy and messy
    Done with or employing great care and thoroughness
    Loud and distracting
    Always late to class
  • Patience is a great trait (trait) to have when working with children. What is the definition of trait?
    A state of total confusion
    A type of formal clothing
    A feeling of joy
    A distinguishing quality or characteristic
  • Chores like doing the dishes and vacuuming are domestic (do-mes-tic) tasks. What is the definition of domestic?
    Occurring only in space
    Relating to the running of a home or to family relations
    Very scary and wild
    Done in a foreign country
  • The two twins have very distinct (dis-tinct) personalities, even though they look alike. What is the definition of distinct?
    Recognizably different in nature from something else
    Exactly the same
    Very common and plain
    Located in the city
  • You must use a match to ignite (ig-nite) the logs in the fireplace. What is the definition of ignite?
    To move very fast
    To catch fire or cause to catch fire
    To put out a flame
    To hide in the dark
  • If we continue to use all of our oil, we will eventually deplete (de-plete) the entire supply. What is the definition of deplete?
    To grow or increase
    To hide in a safe place
    To use up the supply or resources of
    To save for later
  • The principal took a moment to commend (com-mend) the students for their hard work. What is the definition of commend?
    To ignore someone's actions
    To make a large mistake
    To scold or punish
    To praise formally or officially
  • She took a vitamin to supplement (sup-ple-ment) her daily breakfast. What is the definition of supplement?
    A state of total confusion
    A type of heavy load
    A feeling of great joy
    A thing added to something else to complete it
  • The story about a ghost in the attic turned out to be a hoax (hoax). What is the definition of hoax?
    A secret kept by a group
    A proven scientific fact
    A type of traditional dance
    A humorous or malicious deception
  • You can often figure out the meaning of a word by looking at the context (con-text) of the sentence. What is the definition of context?
    A type of math equation
    A formal written speech
    The circumstances that form the setting for an event
    A secret kept from others
  • The boy has a strong likeness (like-ness) to his father when he smiles. What is the definition of likeness?
    The fact or quality of being similar or alike
    Very common and plain
    Exactly the same
    Located in the city
  • The group was forced to flee when people started to persecute (per-se-cute) them. What is the definition of persecute?
    To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment
    To help or encourage someone
    To make someone happy
    To stay in one place
  • A swarm (swarm) of flies was buzzing around the ripe fruit on the table. What is the definition of swarm?
    A large or dense group of insects
    A small and quiet hobby
    A type of traditional dance
    A secret kept from others
  • The students had high esteem (es-teem) for the teacher who helped them succeed. What is the definition of esteem?
    The act of giving up
    A sense of total boredom
    A feeling of extreme anger
    Respect and admiration; typically for a person
  • The teacher asked the students to put the events of the story in chronological (chron-o-log-i-cal) order. What is the definition of chronological?
    Moving in a random pattern
    Starting with the earliest and following the order of time
    Being very confusing
    Happening all at once
  • The host gave us a cordial (cor-dial) welcome, offering us snacks and making us feel at home. What is the definition of cordial?
    Tired and sleepy
    Mean and aggressive
    Very quiet and shy
    Warm and friendly
  • The country's economy (e-con-o-my) grew as more people started their own businesses. What is the definition of economy?
    A type of small car
    The wealth and resources of a country or region
    A formal written law
    A secret bank account
  • I loathe (loathe) the taste of onions and will never eat them in any dish. What is the definition of loathe?
    To love and support
    To feel intense dislike or disgust for
    To find something funny
    To ignore or overlook
  • The teacher had to designate (des-ig-nate) one student to be the leader of each group. What is the definition of designate?
    To ignore everyone
    To finish a task early
    To assign a name or title to
    To break a rule
  • It was inevitable (in-ev-i-ta-ble) that the snow would melt in the spring. What is the definition of inevitable?
    Totally impossible
    Very funny
    Boring and ordinary
    Certain to happen; unavoidable
  • The high-quality engine is superior (su-pe-ri-or) to the cheap one. What is the definition of superior?
    Higher in rank; status; or quality
    Very quiet and shy
    Lower in rank; status; or quality
    Tired and sleepy
  • The stadium has a capacity (ca-pac-i-ty) of fifty thousand people, meaning that is the maximum it can hold. What is the definition of capacity?
    The maximum amount that something can contain
    A type of physical injury
    A formal written law
    A secret hideout
  • The two companies decided to fuse (fuse) into one large business entity. What is the definition of fuse?
    To break into pieces
    To hide from others
    To move in opposite directions
    To join or blend to form a single entity
  • The narrator was omniscient (om-nis-cient) and knew what everyone thought. What is the definition of omniscient?
    A type of formal clothing
    Knowing everything; all-knowing
    A secret kept from others
    A feeling of extreme fear
  • The new rule about school uniforms caused a lot of controversy (con-tro-ver-sy) among the students. What is the definition of controversy?
    A sense of total peace
    A type of traditional dance
    A formal agreement
    Disagreement; typically prolonged; public; and heated
  • The judge must be objective (ob-jec-tive) and only look at the evidence. What is the definition of objective?
    Angry and aggressive
    Feeling worried or nervous
    Tired and sleepy
    Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
  • The truck will transport (trans-port) the heavy boxes to the new house. What is the definition of transport?
    To take or carry goods from one place to another
    To stay in one place
    To build a new home
    To provide help
  • She has a knack (knack) for remembering people's names after one meeting. What is the definition of knack?
    A type of formal dance
    A state of total disorder
    An acquired or natural skill at performing a task
    A feeling of deep regret
  • The classroom had a great diversity (di-ver-si-ty) of students from many different countries. What is the definition of diversity?
    A state of being exactly alike
    A type of school uniform
    A range of different things
    A feeling of extreme boredom
  • The citizens decided to boycott (boy-cott) the store because they didn't agree with how the workers were treated. What is the definition of boycott?
    To refuse to buy or handle goods as a punishment or protest
    To write a letter of praise
    To build a new shopping mall
    To buy every item in stock
  • The solar (so-lar) panels on the roof create energy from the sun. What is the definition of solar?
    Relating to or determined by the sun
    A fast-moving comet
    A type of bright star
    A state of total darkness
  • The ocean is a vast expanse (ex-panse) of blue water that stretches for miles. What is the definition of expanse?
    A wide continuous area of something
    A very small window
    A deep underground cave
    A type of secret map
  • The knight set out on a long quest (quest) for the lost treasure. What is the definition of quest?
    A small and quiet hobby
    A type of formal dance
    A long or arduous search for something
    A secret plan
  • Carrying the heavy backpacks up the mountain was a huge burden (bur-den) for the young hikers. What is the definition of burden?
    A feeling of total peace
    A type of light snack
    A load; typically a heavy one; or a cause of hardship
    A fast way to travel
  • The divers tried to salvage (sal-vage) the gold from the sunken boat. What is the definition of salvage?
    To rescue a wrecked ship or cargo from loss at sea
    To ignore a problem
    To stay in one place
    To throw away into the ocean
  • He learned how to manipulate (ma-nip-u-late) the puppet with small wires. What is the definition of manipulate?
    To hide in the dark
    To move in opposite directions
    To break into pieces
    To handle or control a tool or mechanism in a skillful manner
  • The first book was good but the subsequent (sub-se-quent) one was better. What is the definition of subsequent?
    Being the very first
    Tired and ready for a nap
    Coming after something in time; following
    Occurring only in space
  • The massive (mas-sive) whale swam slowly through the deep blue ocean. What is the definition of massive?
    Bright and colorful
    Very small and thin
    Exceptionally large
    Located near a city
  • The guard had to restrain (re-strain) the crowd at the concert gates. What is the definition of restrain?
    To move very quickly
    To let everyone go free
    To find a hidden treasure
    To prevent someone from doing something or keep control
  • The land remained barren (bar-ren) for years after the fire, with no trees or flowers able to grow. What is the definition of barren?
    Very expensive to buy
    Full of blooming flowers
    Land that is too poor to produce much vegetation
    Located near the ocean
  • The cabin was in a remote (re-mote) location away from any cities. What is the definition of remote?
    Situated far from the main centers of population
    Right in the middle of a city
    Very crowded and noisy
    Bright and colorful
  • The team lost the game because of a major blunder (blun-der) by the goalie in the final minute. What is the definition of blunder?
    A stupid or careless mistake
    A type of heavy trophy
    A feeling of great pride
    A perfect and clever plan
  • The hikers were on the verge (verge) of reaching the snowy peak. What is the definition of verge?
    A type of formal clothing
    The very beginning of a task
    An edge or border
    A feeling of extreme fear
  • The cat will pursue (pur-sue) the laser light all around the living room. What is the definition of pursue?
    To build a new home
    To move very slowly
    To follow someone or something in order to catch them
    To give up and walk away
  • A direct consequence (con-se-quence) of not studying for the test was a failing grade. What is the definition of consequence?
    A feeling of great joy
    A type of traditional food
    The very beginning of an event
    A result or effect of an action or condition
  • The students decided to exclude (ex-clude) the bully from their secret club. What is the definition of exclude?
    To deny someone access to or bar them from a place
    To give a gift
    To buy something new
    To invite everyone to join
  • He was apprehensive (ap-pre-hen-sive) about starting at a new school where he didn't know anyone. What is the definition of apprehensive?
    Tired and ready for a nap
    Friendly and outgoing
    Very confident and bold
    Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
  • The duration (du-ra-tion) of the movie was two hours, which was just long enough. What is the definition of duration?
    The time during which something continues
    A type of mechanical tool
    A secret plan
    A very short moment
  • The soldiers swore an oath of allegiance (al-le-giance) to their country during the ceremony. What is the definition of allegiance?
    A type of secret plan
    Loyalty or commitment of a person to a group or cause
    A strong desire to succeed
    A formal disagreement
  • Even though she was nervous, she kept her composure (com-po-sure) and finished her speech. What is the definition of composure?
    A feeling of extreme panic
    A type of traditional dress
    A loud and angry shout
    The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
  • Science fiction is my favorite genre (gen-re) of books and movies. What is the definition of genre?
    A category of artistic composition
    A type of camera lens
    A secret message
    A long and boring novel
  • The students like to linger (lin-ger) in the hallway to talk to friends. What is the definition of linger?
    To build a new home
    To move very quickly
    To stay in a place longer than necessary
    To provide help
  • The forest was so dense (dense) that the sunlight could barely reach the ground. What is the definition of dense?
    Located near a city
    Bright and sunny
    Closely compacted in substance
    Very thin and light
  • The teacher has a great influence (in-flu-ence) on her students' habits. What is the definition of influence?
    The capacity to have an effect on someone or something
    A secret kept from others
    A feeling of extreme fear
    A type of formal clothing
  • The sugar will dissolve (dis-solve) quickly if you stir it into the hot tea. What is the definition of dissolve?
    To become very cold
    To change color
    To disappear gradually or come to an end
    To turn into a solid
  • The ancient people used to dwell (dwell) in caves to stay safe from wild animals. What is the definition of dwell?
    To move every day
    To build a new house
    To live in or at a specified place
    To travel in a car
  • The jury reached a verdict (ver-dict) after many hours of discussion. What is the definition of verdict?
    A formal written rule
    A type of physical injury
    A decision on a disputed issue in a legal case
    A secret kept from a team
  • The students needed a special key card to access (ac-cess) the computer lab after school hours. What is the definition of access?
    A type of formal clothing
    A feeling of extreme fear
    The ability or right to enter or use something
    A long and difficult journey
  • The evidence was tangible (tan-gi-ble) and could be held in your hand. What is the definition of tangible?
    Totally impossible
    Boring and ordinary
    Very funny
    Perceptible by touch
  • The children began to anticipate (an-tic-i-pate) the arrival of summer vacation as the weather got warmer. What is the definition of anticipate?
    To expect or predict that something will happen
    To complain about a result
    To stay in one place
    To forget the past
  • The medicine had a positive effect (ef-fect) and made the patient feel much better. What is the definition of effect?
    A change that is a result or consequence of an action
    A feeling of extreme fear
    The very beginning of a task
    A type of formal clothing
  • She felt anxious (anx-ious) before her big piano recital because she was worried she might forget the notes. What is the definition of anxious?
    Extremely happy and calm
    Feeling or showing worry or unease
    Angry and aggressive
    Bored and uninterested
  • The comedian performed a parody (par-o-dy) of a famous singer. What is the definition of parody?
    An imitation with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
    A long and fictional story
    A type of formal letter
    A secret code
  • The company tried to exploit (ex-ploit) the natural resources to make more money. What is the definition of exploit?
    To ignore a resource
    To protect from harm
    To build a new park
    To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource
  • The dinosaurs became extinct (ex-tinct) millions of years ago and none are left. What is the definition of extinct?
    A species having no living members
    Bright and colorful
    Crowded and full of life
    Very expensive to see
  • The farmer worked hard to cultivate (cul-ti-vate) his crops, making sure they had enough water. What is the definition of cultivate?
    To move to a new place
    To try to acquire or develop a quality or skill
    To ignore a responsibility
    To destroy or tear down
  • The lawyer decided to prosecute (pros-e-cute) the man for the theft. What is the definition of prosecute?
    To give a gift
    To buy something new
    To find something lost
    To institute legal proceedings against a person
  • We were not expecting to encounter (en-coun-ter) a bear while we were hiking. What is the definition of encounter?
    To hide from others
    To plan a meeting in advance
    To unexpectedly experience or be faced with something
    To forget where you are
  • We watched the stone plummet (plum-met) from the top of the tower. What is the definition of plummet?
    To build a new home
    To stay in one place
    To fly very high in the air
    To fall or drop straight down at high speed
  • The parrot can mimic (mim-ic) the sounds of a telephone ringing perfectly. What is the definition of mimic?
    To work alone in secret
    To imitate someone or their actions or words
    To work jointly on an activity
    To argue over a problem
  • The architect drew an elaborate (e-lab-o-rate) plan for the new library with many details. What is the definition of elaborate?
    Very fast and easy
    Involving many carefully arranged parts or details
    Simple and plain
    Broken and useless
  • The magic trick will transform (trans-form) the coin into a bird. What is the definition of transform?
    To ignore a problem
    To stay exactly the same
    To fail to grow
    To make a thorough or dramatic change in form
  • The migration (mi-gra-tion) of the birds happens every winter when they fly. What is the definition of migration?
    A state of total darkness
    A fast-moving comet
    Movement from one part of something to another
    A type of bright star
  • The government passed new legislation (leg-is-la-tion) to protect the water. What is the definition of legislation?
    Laws; considered collectively
    A type of formal dance
    A secret plan
    A small and quiet hobby
  • The onset (on-set) of the storm was sudden with loud thunder. What is the definition of onset?
    A type of traditional food
    The very end of an event
    The beginning of something; especially something unpleasant
    A feeling of great joy
  • The king made a drastic (dras-tic) decision to double the taxes overnight. What is the definition of drastic?
    Very minor or small
    Occurring only once
    Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical
    Pleasant and mild
  • You need to make a deposit (de-pos-it) of twenty dollars into your bank account. What is the definition of deposit?
    A type of heavy debt
    A sum of money placed or kept in a bank account
    A formal written law
    A secret plan
  • The lost hikers were desperate (des-per-ate) to find water after walking in the sun all day. What is the definition of desperate?
    Involving a hopeless sense that a situation is impossible
    Strong and muscular
    Very happy and relaxed
    Bored and sleepy
  • The vibrant (vi-brant) colors of the sunset were truly beautiful. What is the definition of vibrant?
    Full of energy and enthusiasm
    Dull and very boring
    Important and necessary
    Quick to finish
  • The rain was continuous (con-tin-u-ous) for three days, never stopping for even a moment. What is the definition of continuous?
    Sporadic and stopping often
    Finished very quickly
    Forming an unbroken whole without interruption
    Very hot and sunny
  • He felt very inept (in-ept) at sports because he was always tripping. What is the definition of inept?
    Moving quickly and easily
    Having or showing no skill; clumsy
    Very skilled and proficient
    Loud and aggressive
  • The former (for-mer) principal visited the school to see all the new changes. What is the definition of former?
    Occurring only in space
    Having previously been a particular thing
    Tired and ready for a nap
    Being the very first
  • The grandfather began to recount (re-count) the story of his youth. What is the definition of recount?
    To forget the past
    To tell someone about a story or an event
    To provide help
    To stay in one place
  • The poster would not adhere (ad-here) to the wall because the tape was too old and dry. What is the definition of adhere?
    To hide something away
    To move very quickly
    To stick firmly to a surface or follow rules strictly
    To break into pieces
  • The girl came up with an ingenious (in-gen-ious) way to fix her glasses. What is the definition of ingenious?
    Broken or not working
    Slow and very lazy
    Clever; original; and inventive
    Boring and plain
  • The ticking of the clock was a constant (con-stant) sound that filled the quiet library. What is the definition of constant?
    Very loud and scary
    Occurring continuously over a period of time
    Quick to finish
    Happening only once
  • The fallen tree was a major obstacle (ob-sta-cle) on the hiking path. What is the definition of obstacle?
    A fast way to travel
    A thing that blocks one's way or prevents progress
    A feeling of total peace
    A type of light snack
  • The student was in a predicament (pre-dic-a-ment) with two tests on one day. What is the definition of predicament?
    A sense of total peace
    A type of traditional food
    A difficult; unpleasant; or embarrassing situation
    A feeling of extreme joy
  • We watched as the two bumper cars began to collide (col-lide) in the middle of the rink. What is the definition of collide?
    To become active and eject substance
    To drive or push forward
    To take or carry from one place to another
    To hit with force when moving
  • The majority (ma-jor-i-ty) of the class voted to have a pizza party. What is the definition of majority?
    The greater number
    A type of formal meeting
    A secret bank account
    A very small group
  • We must work together to conserve (con-serve) water during the dry summer months. What is the definition of conserve?
    To use up everything at once
    To throw away
    To protect something from harm or waste
    To ignore a problem
  • The loss of his favorite book caused him great anguish (an-guish), and he searched everywhere to find it. What is the definition of anguish?
    A state of total confusion
    The act of giving up
    Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
    A feeling of excitement
  • Clean air is vital (vi-tal) for humans to survive and stay healthy. What is the definition of vital?
    Optional and not needed
    Boring and ordinary
    Absolutely necessary or important; essential
    Very funny
  • The universe is an immense (im-mense) space that contains billions of stars. What is the definition of immense?
    Ending very soon
    Extremely large or great; especially in scale or degree
    Bright and colorful
    Very small and limited
  • He was reluctant (re-luc-tant) to try the spicy food his friend made. What is the definition of reluctant?
    Angry and upset
    Careful and attentive
    Very excited and eager
    Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined
  • Voting in an election is an important civic (civ-ic) duty for every person living in the town. What is the definition of civic?
    Occurring only in the woods
    Very scary and dangerous
    Done for personal profit
    Relating to a city or town and its administration
  • The teacher gave the students some leeway (lee-way) in choosing a topic. What is the definition of leeway?
    A formal written rule
    A secret kept from a team
    A type of physical injury
    The amount of freedom to move or act that is available
  • The business began to prosper (pros-per) after the local news story. What is the definition of prosper?
    To stay in the background
    To fail at a simple task
    To succeed in material terms; be financially successful
    To ignore a responsibility
  • We could only marvel (mar-vel) at the beauty of the Grand Canyon. What is the definition of marvel?
    To be filled with wonder or astonishment
    A sense of extreme boredom
    The act of falling asleep
    A feeling of deep anger
  • On weekends, he enjoys his leisure (lei-sure) time by reading books. What is the definition of leisure?
    A long and difficult job
    A state of total confusion
    Use of free time for enjoyment
    A feeling of joy
  • The students made an appeal (ap-peal) to the principal to let them have a longer lunch period. What is the definition of appeal?
    A loud and angry shout
    A serious or urgent request
    A type of traditional dance
    A hidden storage place
  • The knight made a vow (vow) to always protect the kingdom from harm. What is the definition of vow?
    A strong desire to achieve
    A solemn promise
    A formal argument
    A type of heavy load
  • You must be at least twelve years old to be eligible (el-i-gi-ble) for the team. What is the definition of eligible?
    Having the right to do or obtain something
    A secret kept from the public
    Too young to participate
    A person who hates sports
  • The runner was resolute (res-o-lute) and finished the race in the rain. What is the definition of resolute?
    Friendly and outgoing
    Very shy and hesitant
    Admirably purposeful; determined; and unwavering
    Tired and ready for a nap
  • We stood in awe (awe) as we watched the massive rocket blast off into the starry night sky. What is the definition of awe?
    The act of falling asleep
    A feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder
    A feeling of deep anger
    A sense of extreme boredom
  • The trash was pressed into a compact (com-pact) cube so it would take up less space. What is the definition of compact?
    Very large and spread out
    Closely and neatly packed together
    Broken into many pieces
    Bright and colorful
  • He meant the literal (lit-er-al) meaning and was not using a metaphor. What is the definition of literal?
    A secret code
    A group of interesting events
    A type of formal writing
    Taking words in their usual or most basic sense
  • The mountain terrain (ter-rain) was rocky and very difficult to hike. What is the definition of terrain?
    A fast-moving comet
    A type of bright star
    A stretch of land with regard to its physical features
    A state of total darkness
  • The stray cat was hostile (hos-tile) toward anyone who tried to pet it. What is the definition of hostile?
    Warm and friendly
    Unfriendly; antagonistic
    Very quiet and shy
    Tired and sleepy
  • The mere (mere) thought of a giant spider made the boy jump in fear. What is the definition of mere?
    Bright and colorful
    Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is
    Located near the ocean
    Very large and important
  • The arrogant (ar-ro-gant) player thought he was better than everyone else and refused to listen. What is the definition of arrogant?
    Very smart and helpful
    Quiet and respectful
    Shy and lacking confidence
    Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance
  • The invention of the smartphone was a major innovation (in-no-va-tion). What is the definition of innovation?
    A state of total confusion
    A feeling of joy
    A very old tradition
    The action or process of innovating a new method or idea
  • The new grocery store is very convenient (con-ven-ient) because it is right next to our house. What is the definition of convenient?
    Very difficult to reach
    Broken or not working
    Expensive and rare
    Fitting in well with a person's needs or activities
  • Hard work is a major factor (fac-tor) in determining whether you will succeed. What is the definition of factor?
    A circumstance; fact; or influence that contributes to a result
    A state of total confusion
    A type of heavy load
    A feeling of great joy
  • The students showed their dissent (dis-sent) by holding a protest against the new rule. What is the definition of dissent?
    A category of artistic composition
    A sense of total joy
    A formal agreement
    The expression or holding of opinions at variance with others
  • The class was unanimous (u-nan-i-mous) and all wanted the same thing. What is the definition of unanimous?
    A type of heavy load
    A vote where two or more people are in total agreement
    A strong desire to achieve
    A formal argument
  • The army began a siege (siege) of the fortress to make them surrender. What is the definition of siege?
    A military operation surrounding a town or building
    A type of traditional dance
    A formal agreement
    A sense of total peace
  • The coach used his discretion (dis-cre-tion) to decide which players would start the game. What is the definition of discretion?
    A formal written rule
    A secret kept from a team
    A type of physical injury
    The freedom to decide what should be done in a situation
  • The unruly (un-ru-ly) puppy was jumping on all the guests at the party. What is the definition of unruly?
    Always on time
    Disorderly and disruptive; not amenable to discipline
    Quiet and respectful
    Loud and distracting
  • The teacher asked us to paraphrase (par-a-phrase) the main idea. What is the definition of paraphrase?
    A type of camera lens
    A written report
    A group of words with a non-literal meaning
    To express the meaning of using different words
  • The car remained stationary (sta-tion-ar-y) while waiting for the light. What is the definition of stationary?
    Moving very quickly
    Bright and colorful
    Broken into many pieces
    Not moving or not intended to be moved
  • The big company tried to dominate (dom-i-nate) the market by lowering its prices. What is the definition of dominate?
    To have a commanding influence on or exercise control over
    To work together
    To give up power
    To hide in the background
  • The report will predict (pre-dict) that it will rain tomorrow afternoon. What is the definition of predict?
    To stay in one place
    To forget the past
    To say or estimate that something will happen
    To complain about a result
  • The garden was filled with an abundant (a-bun-dant) supply of tomatoes, more than the family could ever eat. What is the definition of abundant?
    Hidden from view
    Lacking in quantity or quality
    Very expensive or rare
    Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
  • The family lived in poverty (pov-er-ty) and struggled to buy enough food. What is the definition of poverty?
    A feeling of great wealth
    A type of formal clothing
    A secret kept from the public
    The state of being extremely poor
  • The museum had an exhibit of primitive (prim-i-tive) stone tools. What is the definition of primitive?
    Bright and colorful
    Very modern and high-tech
    Located in the city
    Relating to or preserving an early stage of development
  • The measurements must be precise (pre-cise) to make the model work. What is the definition of precise?
    Confusing and messy
    Written in a secret code
    Marked by exactness and accuracy of detail
    Very boring and slow
  • Washington D.C. is the capital (cap-i-tal) city of the United States where the government is located. What is the definition of capital?
    A person who hates rules
    The most important city or town of a country or region
    A type of heavy machinery
    A very small village
  • The speaker used simple words to provide clarity (clar-i-ty) to his explanation. What is the definition of clarity?
    Marked by exactness and accuracy
    Giving information in few words
    Taking words in their basic sense
    The quality of being easy to see or understand
  • Be careful not to contaminate (con-tam-i-nate) the clean water by dropping dirt into the bucket. What is the definition of contaminate?
    To pour into a cup
    To make something impure by adding a poisonous substance
    To clean and polish
    To freeze into ice
  • The coach formulates (for-mu-lates) a new strategy for every game they play. What is the definition of formulates?
    To stay in the background
    To create or devise methodically a strategy or proposal
    To forget a plan
    To ignore a problem
  • The ancient castle is a prominent (prom-i-nent) landmark in the valley. What is the definition of prominent?
    Bored and tired
    Important; famous; or clearly visible
    Located near the ocean
    Very small and hidden
  • The lighthouse served as a beacon (bea-con) for the ships, guiding them safely toward the harbor. What is the definition of beacon?
    A small wooden boat
    A deep underground cave
    A type of heavy anchor
    A light or fire set up in a high position as a warning or signal
  • The big dog didn't mean to intimidate (in-tim-i-date) the small kitten. What is the definition of intimidate?
    To stay in one place
    To frighten or overawe someone; especially to control them
    To make someone happy
    To provide help
  • The military training was rigorous (rig-or-ous) and very difficult. What is the definition of rigorous?
    Loud and distracting
    Extremely thorough; exhaustive; or accurate
    Lazy and messy
    Always late to class
  • If you don't clean your room, old clothes and toys will begin to accumulate (ac-cu-mu-late) in the corners. What is the definition of accumulate?
    To shrink or become smaller
    To gather or build up over time
    To move to a new location
    To throw away old items
  • The maximum (max-i-mum) number of people allowed on the bus is forty. What is the definition of maximum?
    A type of formal clothing
    The very beginning of a task
    A feeling of extreme fear
    The greatest amount; size; or intensity possible
  • The school decided to terminate (ter-mi-nate) the after-school program. What is the definition of terminate?
    To bring to an end
    To provide help
    To start a new project
    To move very quickly
  • After the storm ruined the crops, the farmers had to abandon (a-ban-don) their fields and move to the city. What is the definition of abandon?
    To stay in one place
    To provide help to others
    To build something new
    To leave behind or give up on completely
  • The worker found his job monotonous (mo-not-o-nous) because it never changed. What is the definition of monotonous?
    Exciting and fun
    Dull; tedious; and repetitious; lacking in variety
    Very loud and scary
    Quick and easy
  • The abandoned house had an eerie (ee-rie) feeling, with the wind whistling through it. What is the definition of eerie?
    Very common
    Bored and tired
    Strange and frightening
    Bright and cheerful
  • If you hit me, I will retaliate (re-tal-i-ate) by taking your pencil. What is the definition of retaliate?
    To give up immediately
    To forgive someone
    To make a counterattack and return like for like
    To stay quiet
  • The goal of the mission was to liberate (lib-er-ate) the prisoners. What is the definition of liberate?
    To ignore a problem
    To lock someone up
    To set someone free from a situation; especially imprisonment
    To stay in one place
  • Many people enjoy the urban (ur-ban) life in a busy and crowded city. What is the definition of urban?
    Very scary and dangerous
    Occurring only in space
    In; relating to; or characteristic of a town or city
    Located in the countryside
  • The politician started a campaign (cam-paign) to convince people to vote for her. What is the definition of campaign?
    A series of organized actions done in order to achieve a goal
    A secret kept by a group
    A type of traditional song
    A small and quiet hobby
  • The assistant is subordinate (sub-or-di-nate) to the office manager. What is the definition of subordinate?
    Lower in rank or position
    Very quiet and shy
    Tired and sleepy
    Higher in rank or position
  • The two characters in the play had a long dialogue (di-a-logue) about their secret plans. What is the definition of dialogue?
    A long and lonely speech
    A conversation between two or more people
    A secret code
    A type of formal letter
  • It can be difficult to cope (cope) with the loss of a pet, but talking to friends can help. What is the definition of cope?
    To deal effectively with something difficult
    To give up immediately
    To stay angry forever
    To run away from a problem
  • Don't poke the dog or you might provoke (pro-voke) it to bark at you. What is the definition of provoke?
    To make someone happy
    To provide help
    To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion
    To stay in one place
  • Your final grade is cumulative (cu-mu-la-tive), meaning it is based on all of your work added together. What is the definition of cumulative?
    Getting smaller over time
    Hidden from the public
    Increased in quantity or force by successive additions
    Finished in a single day
  • A nickel is equivalent (e-quiv-a-lent) to five pennies, as they have the same value. What is the definition of equivalent?
    Very different in size
    Equal in value; amount; function; or meaning
    Broken and not working
    Expensive and rare
  • She worked hard in her classes because she wanted to excel (ex-cel) in all subjects. What is the definition of excel?
    To fail at a simple task
    To stay in the background
    To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity
    To ignore a responsibility
  • The invention was a significant (sig-nif-i-cant) step forward for science. What is the definition of significant?
    Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention
    Occurring only once
    Very minor or small
    Pleasant and mild
  • An optimist (op-ti-mist) always looks on the bright side of things. What is the definition of optimist?
    A person who is always sad
    A secret kept by a group
    A person who tends to be hopeful and confident
    A type of traditional dance
  • The cat was able to elude (e-lude) the dog by jumping over the fence and hiding. What is the definition of elude?
    To walk very slowly
    To give up and get caught
    To evade or escape from in a skillful or cunning way
    To build a new home
  • The actor often improvises (im-pro-vis-es) his lines when he forgets them. What is the definition of improvises?
    To plan weeks in advance
    To create and perform music or drama spontaneously
    To forget everything
    To stay quiet
  • The ice was treacherous (treach-er-ous) and made walking very dangerous. What is the definition of treacherous?
    Boring and slow
    Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception
    Bright and colorful
    Very safe and easy
  • The scientist had to declare (de-clare) her findings during the meeting so everyone would know. What is the definition of declare?
    To keep a secret
    To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
    To whisper quietly
    To forget the truth
  • The jovial (jo-vi-al) party host made everyone feel welcome and happy. What is the definition of jovial?
    Tired and sleepy
    Mean and aggressive
    Very quiet and shy
    Cheerful and friendly
  • The mother tried to soothe (soothe) the baby by singing a soft song. What is the definition of soothe?
    To gently calm a person or their feelings
    To give a gift
    To make someone very angry
    To help someone fall asleep
  • The neighbors had to negotiate (ne-go-ti-ate) about the fence between them. What is the definition of negotiate?
    To argue over a problem
    To give up immediately
    To stay quiet
    To reach an agreement or compromise by discussion
  • The hikers brought an ample (am-ple) supply of water, so they weren't worried about getting thirsty. What is the definition of ample?
    Very small or limited
    Enough or more than enough of something
    Beautiful to look at
    Dangerous to use
  • The family lived in a rural (ru-ral) area with many large farms. What is the definition of rural?
    Occurring only in space
    Very scary and dangerous
    Characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
    Located in the middle of a town
  • Eating fresh vegetables and exercising daily is beneficial (ben-e-fi-cial) for your overall health. What is the definition of beneficial?
    Very boring and slow
    Difficult to understand
    Resulting in good; having a helpful or useful effect
    Causing harm or damage
  • The park is a sanctuary (sanc-tu-ar-y) where animals are always safe. What is the definition of sanctuary?
    A type of large boat
    A secret hidden underground
    A dangerous or loud area
    A place of refuge or safety
  • The river will originate (o-rig-i-nate) high in the snowy mountains. What is the definition of originate?
    To have a specified beginning
    To hide a secret
    To stay the same
    To end a process
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