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  • The donor showed great generosity (gen-er-os-i-ty) by giving food to the shelter. Being kind and generous with money or help is a great trait. What is the definition of generosity?
    A type of formal clothing
    A feeling of deep anger
    A state of total confusion
    The quality of being kind and generous
  • The old house has been vacant (va-cant) for years since the neighbors moved away. Being empty or not occupied meant the yard was full of weeds. What is the definition of vacant?
    Empty or not occupied
    Bright and colorful
    Very large and important
    Crowded with many people
  • The witness gave an accurate (ac-cu-rate) description of the car, which helped the police find it quickly. Because the information was correct in all details, the case was solved. What is the definition of accurate?
    Correct in all details; exact
    Extremely slow to move
    Hidden from the public
    Large and very heavy
  • The town began to develop (de-vel-op) the empty land into a new community park. Growing and changing the space made it a great place for kids. What is the definition of develop?
    To tear down a building
    To hide from others
    To stay the same forever
    To grow or cause to change
  • You must focus (fo-cus) on the road while you are driving the car. Paying close attention to one thing ensures that you stay safe. What is the definition of focus?
    To move very quickly
    To pay close attention to
    To be very bored and sleepy
    To ignore a responsibility
  • The entrance (en-trance) to the secret garden was hidden behind a wall of ivy. This opening through which you enter was hard to find. What is the definition of entrance?
    An opening through which one enters
    A way to leave a building
    A secret kept by a group
    A type of heavy machine
  • The injured player had to limp (limp) off the field after he twisted his ankle. Walking with difficulty because of a damaged leg was very painful. What is the definition of limp?
    To jump high in the air
    To walk with difficulty
    To stay perfectly still
    To run very fast
  • The cows enjoyed grazing in the open meadow (mead-ow) during the afternoon. This field of grass was a peaceful place for the animals. What is the definition of meadow?
    A secret kept by a group
    A field of grass
    A type of fast vehicle
    A deep underground cave
  • We had to calculate (cal-cu-late) how much the pizza would cost for the whole party. Using math to find the total amount helped us plan. What is the definition of calculate?
    To determine using math
    To guess without thinking
    To hide a secret number
    To forget the total amount
  • The driver was furious (fu-ri-ous) when he saw the dent in his new car. Being extremely angry made him shout at the other person. What is the definition of furious?
    Happy and full of joy
    Bored and uninterested
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Extremely angry
  • The students were happy to assist (as-sist) the teacher by carrying the books to the library. Providing help with the task made the move much faster. What is the definition of assist?
    To get in the way
    To help someone or something
    To ignore a request
    To finish a task alone
  • The students made a request (re-quest) for more time to finish their projects. The act of asking for something politely helped them get an extra day. What is the definition of request?
    A type of traditional dance
    A loud and angry shout
    The act of asking for something
    A hidden storage place
  • The speaker stood up to address (ad-dress) the crowd about the new park rules. By speaking directly to the people, he made sure everyone heard the message. What is the definition of address?
    To run away from a crowd
    To stay quiet and listen
    To write a secret letter
    To speak to a person or a group
  • The newspaper used a long column (col-umn) to list the scores of the local games. This vertical arrangement of information was easy to read. What is the definition of column?
    A horizontal row of items
    A type of small compact car
    A secret code in a book
    A vertical arrangement or pillar
  • The children began to plead (plead) with their parents to let them stay up late. Making an emotional appeal helped them get an extra hour. What is the definition of plead?
    To forget a request
    To make an emotional appeal
    To demand something rudely
    To give a gift
  • The rabbit began to burrow (bur-row) into the soft dirt to hide from the hawk. By digging a hole or tunnel, the animal created a safe home. What is the definition of burrow?
    To climb a tall tree
    To dig a hole or tunnel
    To run very fast away
    To fly high in the air
  • The garden produced a plentiful (plen-ti-ful) supply of corn for the family. Existing in great quantities meant they could share with neighbors. What is the definition of plentiful?
    Existing in great quantities
    Lacking in size or amount
    Hidden from view
    Very expensive or rare
  • The student's outstanding (out-stand-ing) work earned him an A+ on the project. Being exceptionally good or clearly noticeable made him stand out. What is the definition of outstanding?
    Slow and very clumsy
    Common and ordinary
    Exceptionally good
    Mean and aggressive
  • We asked everyone to contribute (con-trib-ute) a small amount of money for the gift. Giving your share to the group project helped make it possible. What is the definition of contribute?
    To take away from others
    To work alone in secret
    To give or supply your share
    To hide a secret from friends
  • The store decided to reduce (re-duce) the price of the toys before the holiday. Making something smaller or less in amount helped them sell more. What is the definition of reduce?
    To hide in a safe place
    To grow or increase
    To make smaller or less
    To stay the same
  • I prefer (pre-fer) to eat apples rather than oranges for my afternoon snack. Liking one thing better than another helps you make choices. What is the definition of prefer?
    To like one thing better than another
    To ignore a problem
    To find something funny
    To hate everything equally
  • The scientist noticed a peculiar (pe-cu-liar) smell coming from the laboratory. Being strange or unusual made her check the experiment again. What is the definition of peculiar?
    Bright and cheerful
    Bored and tired
    Very common
    Strange or unusual
  • The professional athlete was able to run the race with total ease (ease). Moving without any effort or difficulty allowed him to finish first. What is the definition of ease?
    A state of extreme struggle
    Absence of difficulty or effort
    A feeling of great pain
    A long and tiring journey
  • The mother was frantic (fran-tic) when she realized she had lost her car keys. Being wild with fear or anxiety made her search the whole house. What is the definition of frantic?
    Angry and aggressive
    Wild with fear or anxiety
    Extremely happy and calm
    Bored and uninterested
  • The storm produced severe (se-vere) winds that caused the power to go out. Being very intense or serious, the weather was a danger to the town. What is the definition of severe?
    Quick to finish
    Very intense or serious
    Pleasant and mild
    Very minor or small
  • The old table is very sturdy (stur-dy) and can hold many heavy books. Being strongly and solidly built made it a great addition to the room. What is the definition of sturdy?
    Bright and colorful
    Very light and thin
    Strongly and solidly built
    Flimsy and easily broken
  • The jagged (jag-ged) rocks along the shore were dangerous to walk on. Having rough and sharp edges meant the hikers had to be very careful. What is the definition of jagged?
    Extremely large and round
    Having rough; sharp edges
    Bright and colorful
    Smooth and very soft
  • The water in the pond was very shallow (shal-low) near the grassy shore. Not exhibiting or having great depth meant we could see the bottom. What is the definition of shallow?
    Located in the city
    Very deep and dark
    Not having great depth
    Extremely large in size
  • It is a family tradition (tra-di-tion) to eat pizza every Friday night. A long-established custom passed on through generations is important. What is the definition of tradition?
    A feeling of joy
    A state of total confusion
    A brand new habit or idea
    A long-established custom or belief
  • The library is a great source (source) of information for your school report. A place or person from which something comes or can be obtained is key. What is the definition of source?
    A type of formal clothing
    A place or person from which something comes
    A state of total confusion
    A secret kept from others
  • The flower garden was very attractive (at-trac-tive) with its bright red and yellow petals. The pleasing appearance made many people stop to take photos. What is the definition of attractive?
    Ugly and hard to look at
    Very quiet and peaceful
    Extremely large in size
    Pleasing or appealing to the senses
  • The hikers realized it was pointless (point-less) to keep walking in the heavy rain. Having no useful purpose or result made them turn back. What is the definition of pointless?
    Very exciting and fun
    Quick to finish
    Having no useful purpose
    Important and necessary
  • The microscopic germs are invisible (in-vis-i-ble) to the naked eye. Being unable to be seen means you need a microscope to find them. What is the definition of invisible?
    Very large in size
    Unable to be seen
    Located in the city
    Bright and colorful
  • The family faced a lot of hardship (hard-ship) after the fire destroyed their home. This suffering or severe suffering was a difficult time for them. What is the definition of hardship?
    A state of total peace
    A feeling of great joy
    A type of school project
    Severe suffering or difficulty
  • The frequent (fre-quent) rains during the spring help the flowers grow. Occurring often or many times, these showers are good for the garden. What is the definition of frequent?
    Happening only once a year
    Very rare and hard to find
    Finished in one minute
    Occurring often or many times
  • The young fruit will mature (ma-ture) and turn sweet after a few weeks. Becoming fully grown or developed is a natural part of the cycle. What is the definition of mature?
    To shrink and disappear
    To break into pieces
    To become fully grown
    To stay exactly the same
  • Drinking water and eating healthy food are essential (es-sen-tial) for staying strong. These absolutely necessary items are part of a good lifestyle. What is the definition of essential?
    Absolutely necessary
    Very funny or silly
    Boring and ordinary
    Optional and not needed
  • The driver was told to proceed (pro-ceed) through the intersection after the light turned green. Moving forward after a stop is important for traffic. What is the definition of proceed?
    To begin or continue a course of action
    To stay in one place
    To stop suddenly
    To move in a circle
  • The garden had a lack (lack) of water during the dry summer months. The state of being without enough of something made the plants turn brown. What is the definition of lack?
    A feeling of great joy
    The state of being without
    A type of formal clothing
    Enough or more than enough
  • The student kept her desk very tidy (ti-dy) with all of her pencils in a row. Being arranged in a neat and orderly way helped her stay organized. What is the definition of tidy?
    Bright and colorful
    Arranged in a neat and orderly way
    Large and bulky
    Messy and very dirty
  • We watched the balloon ascend (as-cend) high into the bright blue sky. Moving upward made it look smaller and smaller to the people on the ground. What is the definition of ascend?
    To move or go upward
    To move in a circle
    To fall straight down
    To stay in one place
  • The ice was floating on the surface (sur-face) of the quiet blue lake. The outside part or uppermost layer of something was very cold. What is the definition of surface?
    A type of fast vehicle
    A deep underground cave
    The outside part or top layer
    A secret kept by a group
  • We watched the hikers descend (de-scend) the mountain as the sun began to set. Moving downward allowed them to reach the cabin safely. What is the definition of descend?
    To move or go downward
    To stay in one place
    To move in a circle
    To climb up a tall peak
  • We saved our money for months so that we could afford (af-ford) the new video game console. Having enough money to pay for it made the wait worthwhile. What is the definition of afford?
    To borrow from a friend
    To win a prize in a game
    To have enough money to pay for
    To lose a valuable item
  • The coins were arranged in a circular (cir-cu-lar) pattern on the table. This shape like a circle was perfect for the game they were playing. What is the definition of circular?
    Having many sharp edges
    Moving in a straight line
    Having the form of a circle
    Being square or flat
  • The guard stayed alert (a-lert) throughout the night to make sure the building was safe. Being quick to notice any danger kept the residents protected. What is the definition of alert?
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Quick to notice any danger
    Loud and very noisy
    Bored with a task
  • He traced his family tree back to an ancestor (an-ces-tor) who lived in Italy two hundred years ago. This person from whom he is descended lived a very different life. What is the definition of ancestor?
    A very young child
    A person who lives next door
    A person from whom one is descended
    A famous world leader
  • I need one more piece to complete (com-plete) the thousand-piece puzzle. Finishing the task will make me feel very successful. What is the definition of complete?
    To start something new
    To leave a task half-done
    To finish or make whole
    To break into pieces
  • The old house looked shabby (shab-by) with its peeling paint and broken fence. Being in poor condition through long use or lack of care was clear. What is the definition of shabby?
    Bright and cheerful
    Clean and shiny
    Very modern and new
    In poor condition from use or lack of care
  • The students began to peer (peer) through the window to see the parade. Looking with difficulty or concentration helped them see the floats. What is the definition of peer?
    To close your eyes tightly
    To look with difficulty
    To shout in a loud voice
    To run very fast
  • The wealthy man remained humble (hum-ble) and never bragged about his money. Having a modest estimate of one's importance is a good trait. What is the definition of humble?
    Arrogant and very proud
    Having a modest estimate of oneself
    Tired and sleepy
    Loud and aggressive
  • The diamond ring was very precious (pre-cious) to the family because it was old. Being of great value or importance made them keep it safe. What is the definition of precious?
    Ugly and hard to look at
    Extremely large in size
    Very quiet and peaceful
    Of great value or importance
  • The hikers were very weary (wea-ry) after walking for ten hours in the sun. Feeling or showing tiredness especially from effort made them sleep. What is the definition of weary?
    Feeling or showing tiredness
    Bored and uninterested
    Happy and full of energy
    Angry and aggressive
  • The artist spent years trying to master (mas-ter) the skill of oil painting. Gaining great skill or proficiency made his work very famous. What is the definition of master?
    To gain great skill in
    To stay in the background
    To fail at a simple task
    To ignore a responsibility
  • It was apparent (ap-par-ent) from the dark clouds that a storm was coming toward us. The situation was clearly visible and easy to understand. What is the definition of apparent?
    Hidden and hard to see
    Very strange and unusual
    Slow and moving quietly
    Clearly visible or understood
  • The storm caused a considerable (con-sid-er-a-ble) amount of damage to the roof. This large and significant amount of destruction needed immediate repair. What is the definition of considerable?
    Very small and unimportant
    Hidden from view or secret
    Large in size; amount; or extent
    Finished in one minute
  • The class went on a tour (tour) of the local museum to see the new exhibit. A journey for pleasure in which several places are visited is fun. What is the definition of tour?
    A journey in which several places are visited
    A feeling of great joy
    A type of traditional dance
    A state of total peace
  • The noble (no-ble) knight was known for his bravery and kindness to all. Having or showing fine personal qualities made him a hero. What is the definition of noble?
    Having fine personal qualities
    Bored and uninterested
    Mean and aggressive
    Tired and ready for sleep
  • The baby made an attempt (at-tempt) to walk across the room for the first time. Even though he fell, the effort to achieve the task was a big deal. What is the definition of attempt?
    A quick and easy job
    An effort to achieve something
    A feeling of total failure
    A long period of sleep
  • The bully began to mock (mock) the new student's haircut in the hallway. Teasing or laughing at someone in a mean way is never okay. What is the definition of mock?
    To provide a warm welcome
    To help someone make friends
    To tease or laugh at meanly
    To stay quiet and shy
  • The old oak tree has been growing in the park for over a century (cen-tu-ry). It has been alive for one hundred years and seen many changes. What is the definition of century?
    A period of ten years
    A period of one hundred years
    A type of heavy machine
    A very short moment in time
  • The population began to increase (in-crease) as more people moved to the city. Becoming greater in size or amount helped the economy grow. What is the definition of increase?
    To hide from others
    To stay exactly the same
    To shrink or become smaller
    To become greater in size
  • You can blend (blend) the blue and yellow paint to create a beautiful green color. Mixing the two together makes a single new shade. What is the definition of blend?
    To hide in the dark
    To break into many pieces
    To stay separate from others
    To mix together into one
  • The children were eager (ea-ger) to open their gifts on Christmas morning. Wanting to do something very much made them wake up early. What is the definition of eager?
    Acting mean and aggressive
    Being very quiet and shy
    Wanting to do something very much
    Feeling bored and tired
  • The teacher will permit (per-mit) the students to use their notes during the quiz. Giving permission or allowing something makes the task easier. What is the definition of permit?
    To ignore a problem
    To forbid or stop
    To forget a rule
    To allow or give permission
  • The campsite only had basic (ba-sic) features like a fire pit and a flat area for tents. These essential and simple items were all the hikers needed. What is the definition of basic?
    Extremely complex or detailed
    Essential; simple; or fundamental
    Broken and not working
    Very expensive and rare
  • The boy felt awkward (awk-ward) when he accidentally walked into the wrong classroom. The uncomfortable and clumsy moment made him turn red. What is the definition of awkward?
    Lacking grace; uncomfortable
    Brave and very bold
    Happy and full of energy
    Very smooth and skilled
  • The host (host) greeted the guests at the door and offered them snacks. The person who receives or entertains others made everyone feel welcome. What is the definition of host?
    A secret kept by a group
    A person who hates parties
    A professional athlete
    A person who receives guests
  • The principal wanted to congratulate (con-grat-u-late) the class for their hard work. Expressing praise for their achievement made the students happy. What is the definition of congratulate?
    To make a large mistake
    To express praise for achievement
    To ignore someone's actions
    To scold or punish severely
  • The police had to arrest (ar-rest) the man after he tried to steal the bicycle. By taking him into legal custody, they ensured he would go to court. What is the definition of arrest?
    To teach a new skill
    To take into legal custody
    To let someone go free
    To offer a helpful gift
  • It is common for children to feel envy (en-vy) when a friend gets a new toy. This feeling of wanting what someone else has can be difficult to handle. What is the definition of envy?
    A state of extreme anger
    A playful or silly behavior
    A feeling of wanting what another has
    A sense of total pride
  • The magician will entertain (en-ter-tain) the guests with several amazing card tricks. Providing enjoyment for others is his favorite part of the job. What is the definition of entertain?
    To make someone very angry
    To provide enjoyment for others
    To finish a task in secret
    To ignore a crowd of people
  • The family went to the orchard (or-chard) to pick fresh apples from the trees. This piece of land planted with fruit trees was very beautiful. What is the definition of orchard?
    A piece of land planted with fruit trees
    A secret kept by a group
    A type of fast vehicle
    A deep underground cave
  • The apple trees will blossom (blos-som) in the spring with beautiful white flowers. This period of flowering happens every year. What is the definition of blossom?
    To grow very tall quickly
    To produce flowers; to bloom
    To die from lack of water
    To lose all of its leaves
  • The teacher was happy with the student's reponse (re-sponse) to the difficult question. A verbal or written answer shows that you are listening. What is the definition of response?
    A secret kept from others
    A verbal or written answer
    A feeling of extreme fear
    A type of formal clothing
  • A typical (typ-i-cal) day for the student involves school; homework; and play. Having the qualities of a particular group or thing is common. What is the definition of typical?
    Mean and aggressive
    Having the qualities of a group or thing
    Very strange and unusual
    Slow and very clumsy
  • Having a daily routine (rou-tine) helps you stay organized and finish your work. A sequence of actions followed regularly is good for success. What is the definition of routine?
    A sequence of actions followed regularly
    A type of formal clothing
    A sudden and unexpected event
    A state of total confusion
  • The impact (im-pact) of the collision caused the car to spin around. The action of one object coming into force with another was very loud. What is the definition of impact?
    A type of traditional dance
    A state of total peace
    The action of one object hitting another
    A feeling of great joy
  • The scientist chose to disclose (dis-close) the results of her study to the public. Making the secret information known helped everyone understand the risks. What is the definition of disclose?
    To make known; to reveal
    To forget a piece of news
    To keep a secret hidden
    To write a fictional story
  • The neighbors began to mistrust (mis-trust) the man after he told several lies. A lack of trust or confidence made them very suspicious. What is the definition of mistrust?
    A type of formal clothing
    A lack of trust or confidence
    A state of total peace
    A feeling of extreme joy
  • She has a strong desire (de-sire) to travel to Europe and see the old castles. This feeling of wanting something very much keeps her motivated. What is the definition of desire?
    A sense of total boredom
    A type of formal clothing
    A strong feeling of wanting
    A state of extreme anger
  • The girl remained modest (mod-est) even after she won the first-place trophy. Having a humble estimate of one's merits is a great trait. What is the definition of modest?
    Loud and aggressive
    Having a humble estimate of oneself
    Tired and sleepy
    Arrogant and very proud
  • The boy tried to resist (re-sist) the urge to eat the cookie before dinner. Withstanding the force or effect of temptation is sometimes hard. What is the definition of resist?
    To withstand the force or effect of
    To run away from a problem
    To stay angry forever
    To give up immediately
  • The chef began to prepare (pre-pare) the meal by chopping all the vegetables. Making something ready for use ensures that the dinner is good. What is the definition of prepare?
    To stay exactly the same
    To ignore a responsibility
    To destroy or tear down
    To make ready for use
  • The valiant (val-iant) soldier was honored for his bravery during the battle. Showing courage or determination made him a hero to his country. What is the definition of valiant?
    Bored and uninterested
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Showing courage or determination
    Mean and aggressive
  • The students used clay to create (cre-ate) models of the planets for science. Bringing something new into existence was a fun part of the lesson. What is the definition of create?
    To destroy or tear down
    To bring something into existence
    To stay exactly the same
    To ignore a responsibility
  • Regular exercise will benefit (ben-e-fit) your health and make you feel much stronger. This helpful and good result is worth the hard work. What is the definition of benefit?
    A disadvantage or loss
    A state of total confusion
    An advantage or profit gained
    A feeling of great fear
  • The travelers carried their baggage (bag-gage) through the busy airport to the gate. These suitcases and bags held everything they needed for their trip. What is the definition of baggage?
    A type of fast vehicle
    A formal written letter
    Suitcases and bags for travel
    A secret kept in a box
  • The crafty (craf-ty) fox found a way to open the gate and reach the food. His clever and sneaky behavior helped him get what he wanted. What is the definition of crafty?
    Honest and straightforward
    Slow and very clumsy
    Very quiet and shy
    Clever at achieving goals; sneaky
  • You must practice (prac-tice) the piano every day if you want to get better. Performing an activity repeatedly to improve your skill is key. What is the definition of practice?
    To stay in one place
    To perform an activity repeatedly to improve
    To move very slowly
    To give up on a goal
  • The dark clouds indicate (in-di-cate) that it is going to rain very soon. Pointing out or showing a sign helps people prepare for the weather. What is the definition of indicate?
    To point out or show
    To forget a fact
    To talk in a whisper
    To hide a secret sign
  • The teacher showed great concern (con-cern) when she saw the student was feeling sick. Her worry and interest in his health helped him feel better. What is the definition of concern?
    A sense of total boredom
    A state of extreme anger
    A feeling of worry or interest
    A playful or silly behavior
  • The complicated directions were enough to confuse (con-fuse) anyone trying to build the toy. Making someone feel puzzled is a common problem with bad instructions. What is the definition of confuse?
    To help someone understand
    To make things very clear
    To cause someone to feel puzzled
    To provide a reward
  • The firefighter performed a heroic (he-ro-ic) act by saving the cat from the tree. Being very brave and courageous made him a hero to the town. What is the definition of heroic?
    Very brave or courageous
    Bored and uninterested
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Mean and aggressive
  • The lost kitten was in great distress (dis-tress) and was crying for its mother. This state of extreme anxiety and pain was clear to the rescuers. What is the definition of distress?
    Extreme anxiety; sorrow; or pain
    A sense of total boredom
    The act of falling asleep
    A feeling of great joy
  • The scientist had to analyze (an-a-lyze) the water samples to check for any chemicals. By examining the details carefully, she found the cause of the problem. What is the definition of analyze?
    To ignore the facts
    To examine something in detail
    To break something on purpose
    To guess without looking
  • The students entered a competition (com-pe-ti-tion) to see who could build the fastest robot. This contest between groups was very exciting for everyone. What is the definition of competition?
    A formal agreement or treaty
    A state of total confusion
    A contest or rivalry for a prize
    A type of school project
  • The medicine provided instant (in-stant) relief for the boy's headache. Happening immediately or at once, the change was very welcome. What is the definition of instant?
    Taking a very long time
    Finished in one hour
    Happening immediately
    Occurring once a year
  • The bully made a threat (threat) to take the younger boy's lunch money. A statement of intention to inflict pain or harm is very mean. What is the definition of threat?
    A feeling of great joy
    A state of total peace
    A type of school project
    A statement of intention to harm
  • The sky turned a beautiful shade of orange during the dusk (dusk) hours. This period of time just before dark is a favorite for many people. What is the definition of dusk?
    The stage of twilight just before dark
    A state of total midday light
    The very beginning of the day
    A type of bright star
  • The cat was content (con-tent) to sleep on the rug in the warm sunlight. Being satisfied and happy, he didn't move for three hours. What is the definition of content?
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Satisfied or happy
    Bored and uninterested
    Angry and aggressive
  • The garden had a large variety (va-ri-e-ty) of flowers in many different colors. The quality of being different or diverse made the scene beautiful. What is the definition of variety?
    A state of being exactly the same
    A type of school uniform
    A feeling of extreme boredom
    The quality of being different or diverse
  • The school holds an annual (an-nu-al) field day every June for the students. Because it happens once every year, everyone looks forward to it. What is the definition of annual?
    Finished in one hour
    Occurring once every year
    Happening every single day
    Occurring only once in a lifetime
  • The crowd cheered as the players walked into the arena (a-re-na) for the big game. This level area surrounded by seats was filled with excitement. What is the definition of arena?
    A small wooden shed
    A type of flying vehicle
    A level area for sports or events
    A deep underground tunnel
  • The loud thunder filled the children with terror (ter-ror) during the storm. This state of extreme fear made them hide under their blankets. What is the definition of terror?
    A type of school project
    A state of extreme fear
    A feeling of great joy
    A sense of total peace
  • The teacher's story was enough to inspire (in-spire) the students to write their own poems. Filling someone with the urge to do something is a great gift. What is the definition of inspire?
    To ignore a group of people
    To fill with the urge to do something
    To make someone very angry
    To finish a task in secret
  • The destructive (de-struc-tive) winds of the tornado caused many trees to fall. This causing of great damage and harm was very scary for the town. What is the definition of destructive?
    Very quiet and peaceful
    Resulting in something good
    Causing great damage or harm
    Slow and moving gently
  • The children had a carefree (care-free) afternoon playing games in the sunny park. Having no worries or responsibilities made the day very relaxing. What is the definition of carefree?
    Feeling worried and nervous
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Free from anxiety or responsibility
    Working a very hard job
  • The boy felt queasy (quea-sy) after he ate too much candy at the party. Feeling nauseous or sick to his stomach made him want to lie down. What is the definition of queasy?
    Nauseous; feeling sick
    Bored and uninterested
    Tired and ready for sleep
    Happy and full of joy
  • It is hard to concentrate (con-cen-trate) on homework when there is loud music playing. Focusing all of your attention is much easier in a quiet room. What is the definition of concentrate?
    To be very bored and sleepy
    To focus all of one's attention
    To ignore a responsibility
    To move very quickly
  • The explorers decided to venture (ven-ture) into the deep cave to find the treasure. Undertaking a risky or daring journey was very exciting. What is the definition of venture?
    To stay in one place
    To move very quickly
    To provide help
    To undertake a risky journey
  • The tiger lived in captivity (cap-tiv-i-ty) at the zoo instead of in the wild jungle. Being kept in a confined space meant he was cared for by humans. What is the definition of captivity?
    A secret kept by a group
    The state of being totally free
    A type of formal clothing
    The condition of being confined
  • The gymnast is very flexible (flex-i-ble) and can bend her body into many shapes. Being able to bend easily without breaking helps her in her sport. What is the definition of flexible?
    Stiff and very hard
    Able to bend easily
    Extremely large in size
    Very loud and noisy
  • The desert is a vast (vast) space that stretches for hundreds of miles. Being of very great extent or quantity makes it hard to travel across. What is the definition of vast?
    Very small or limited
    Bright and colorful
    Ending very soon
    Of very great extent or quantity
  • The brave explorers traveled to the frontier (fron-tier) to see the wild land. This border between two countries was a dangerous place to visit. What is the definition of frontier?
    A deep underground tunnel
    A border between two countries
    A small wooden shed
    A type of flying vehicle
  • The tree lost a large limb (limb) during the heavy windstorm. This arm or leg-like branch was found on the ground the next morning. What is the definition of limb?
    A type of flying bird
    An arm; leg; or tree branch
    A secret kept in a box
    A small piece of fruit
  • The magician will reveal (re-veal) the secret of his trick after the show. Making something known that was previously secret is a big surprise. What is the definition of reveal?
    To keep a secret hidden
    To forget a fact
    To make previously secret info known
    To talk in a whisper
  • The mother tried to coax (coax) the kitten out from under the bed with a treat. Using gentle persuasion helped the small animal feel safe. What is the definition of coax?
    To shout in a loud voice
    To push something away
    To persuade using gentleness
    To ignore someone completely
  • The museum has a recent (re-cent) collection of paintings from the last year. Having happened or started only a short time ago, it was very modern. What is the definition of recent?
    Occurring only in space
    Occurred many years ago
    Finished in one minute
    Happened a short time ago
  • The loss of the ancient library was a tragic (trag-ic) event for human history. Causing great sadness or suffering made everyone feel terrible. What is the definition of tragic?
    Bored and uninterested
    Causing great sadness or suffering
    Quick and easy to finish
    Happy and full of joy
  • The loud noise from the street began to distract (dis-tract) the student from his work. Drawing his attention away made it hard to finish the essay. What is the definition of distract?
    To focus all of one's mind
    To stay quiet and listen
    To draw attention away
    To provide help to a friend
  • The glass ornaments are very fragile (frag-ile) and will break if you drop them. These easily broken items require a lot of care when moving. What is the definition of fragile?
    Bright and colorful
    Strong and very durable
    Extremely heavy and bulky
    Easily broken or damaged
  • The storm produced large pieces of hail (hail) that damaged the cars. These pellets of frozen rain fell from the sky with great force. What is the definition of hail?
    Pellets of frozen rain
    A light sprinkle of water
    A type of bright star
    A very hot and sunny day
  • The chef gave each guest a small portion (por-tion) of the special dessert. This part of a whole was just enough for everyone to taste. What is the definition of portion?
    A type of formal clothing
    A part of a whole
    A secret kept in a box
    A state of total confusion
  • The team will release (re-lease) the new video game to the public on Friday. Setting something free or making it available is an exciting event. What is the definition of release?
    To set free or make available
    To lock something up
    To forget a plan
    To keep a secret hidden
  • The students spent the entire (en-tire) day at the museum looking at exhibits. Seeing the whole amount of something took a very long time. What is the definition of entire?
    Broken into many pieces
    Occurring only once
    Very small or limited
    Whole or complete
  • The attentive (at-ten-tive) students listened to every word of the science lesson. By paying close attention to the teacher, they learned how to do the project. What is the definition of attentive?
    Acting mean and rude
    Moving quickly with grace
    Paying close attention to
    Being very bored and sleepy
  • The detective was able to conclude (con-clude) that the cat had knocked over the vase. Reaching a final decision based on evidence solved the mystery. What is the definition of conclude?
    To forget what happened
    To start a new investigation
    To hide a secret from others
    To bring to an end; to decide
  • The factory will manufacture (man-u-fac-ture) thousands of toy cars every day. Making something on a large scale using machinery is a big job. What is the definition of manufacture?
    To hide in the dark
    To make on a large scale
    To forget a plan
    To break into pieces
  • The young girl has an extraordinary (ex-tra-or-di-na-ry) talent for playing the piano. Being very unusual or remarkable made her famous in the town. What is the definition of extraordinary?
    Very unusual or remarkable
    Mean and aggressive
    Common and ordinary
    Slow and very clumsy
  • The flood was a total disaster (dis-as-ter) for the small village near the river. This event caused great damage and suffering for the families. What is the definition of disaster?
    A state of total peace
    A small and happy party
    A type of school project
    An event causing great damage
  • The king met with his advisors in a secret chamber (cham-ber) in the castle. This private room was hidden behind a heavy stone door. What is the definition of chamber?
    A large room used for a purpose
    A deep hole in the ground
    A type of formal bridge
    A long and narrow hallway
  • It was easy to recognize (rec-og-nize) my friend because he was wearing a bright hat. Identifying someone from having seen them before is a helpful skill. What is the definition of recognize?
    To identify from previous seeing
    To forget a face
    To hide a secret from others
    To ignore a person completely
  • The hikers were able to survive (sur-vive) the cold night by building a small fire. Continuing to live or exist in spite of hardship is a brave act. What is the definition of survive?
    To stay exactly the same
    To give up and die
    To continue to live or exist
    To hide from others
  • The students will represent (rep-re-sent) their school during the state competition. Acting or speaking on behalf of a group is a big responsibility. What is the definition of represent?
    To forget a mission
    To work alone in secret
    To ignore a group
    To act or speak on behalf of
  • He was the sole (sole) survivor of the minor accident on the highway. Being the only one or single person left made the news very sad. What is the definition of sole?
    Bright and colorful
    Being the only one; single
    Very large and important
    Crowded with many people
  • The scientists use computers to communicate (com-mu-ni-cate) with their team across the world. Sharing information clearly helps them finish their work. What is the definition of communicate?
    To keep a secret from others
    To work alone in a room
    To share or exchange information
    To forget what was said
  • The teacher made sure everyone wore appropriate (ap-pro-pri-ate) clothes for the cold weather. Wearing the right items for the situation kept the kids warm. What is the definition of appropriate?
    Broken and not working
    Suitable or right for a situation
    Very expensive and fancy
    Completely wrong for a task
  • She is very capable (ca-pa-ble) and can fix most problems in the kitchen by herself. Having the ability to do things well makes her very helpful. What is the definition of capable?
    Having the ability to do something
    Feeling confused and lost
    Always asking for help
    Being very clumsy and slow
  • The chef will demonstrate (dem-on-strate) how to make the perfect pizza dough. Showing clearly how something is done helps the students learn. What is the definition of demonstrate?
    To talk in a quiet whisper
    To forget a sequence
    To hide a secret process
    To show or explain clearly
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