After running five miles during practice, Jordan was exhausted. He dropped onto the couch and didn't move for nearly an hour. What does exhausted mean?
Extremely tired
Everyone warned Ava that the math assignment would be difficult, but she finished it in ten minutes. "That was a piece of cake!" she said.
Something that is very easy
The students stood at the edge of the vast canyon. They could see for miles in every direction. What does vast mean?
Extremely large or wide
Marcus was reluctant to go on the roller coaster. He wanted to ride it, but he was nervous and kept saying, "Maybe next time." What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling or hesitant to do something
Ethan had been avoiding cleaning his disaster of a bedroom for weeks. Finally, he decided to bite the bullet and get it done.
Face or deal with something difficult or unpleasant
Liam was eager to find out which team he made. He checked his email every five minutes and couldn't wait for the announcement. What does eager mean?
Very excited or enthusiastic
Noah tried to conceal the birthday present by hiding it underneath a pile of blankets in his closet. What does conceal mean?
Hide
First, Ben borrowed Mia's headphones without asking. Then he lost them. When he also ate her last cookie, that was the last straw.
The final problem that makes someone lose patience
Jenna didn't come to school because she was feeling under the weather. She had a headache and stayed in bed all day.
Feeling sick
There was something peculiar about the new student's lunch. While everyone else had sandwiches, he pulled a container of pancakes and spaghetti out of his backpack. What does peculiar mean?
Strange or unusual
After hearing the same annoying alarm beep for twenty minutes, Ava became irritated and finally went to find the source. What does irritated mean?
Annoyed or bothered
Jake wanted the newest gaming system, but when he saw the price, he decided to save his money instead. It cost an arm and a leg.
Very expensive
The science test was tomorrow, and Carlos hadn't studied anything. His mom told him, "You'd better hit the books tonight."
Study
There was only one slice of pizza left, and ten hungry kids wanted it. Pizza was scarce at the party. What does scarce mean?
In short supply; difficult to find
The teacher told the class that they could begin the test when she said "Go." Tyler jumped the gun and started writing before she gave the signal.
Do something too early or before you're supposed to
Marcus tried to keep the surprise party a secret, but his little sister spilled the beans and told Mom everything.
Reveal a secret
The puppy was famished after playing outside all afternoon. He quickly ate his entire bowl of food. What does famished mean?
Very hungry.
The teacher was baffled when she saw that every desk had been moved to the opposite side of the classroom. She had no idea who had done it. What does baffled mean?
Confused or puzzled
Everyone was quiet when the new student joined their group. To break the ice, Sam told a funny joke.
Make people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation
The soccer game was played in dismal weather. Cold rain poured down, the field was muddy, and everyone was miserable. What does dismal mean?
Gloomy, depressing, or miserable