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