Meaning Matters
This adjective describes something sharp, severe, or intense.
acute
boldness
audacity
claim
renounce
The tiny mouse squeezed into a narrow __________ between two rocks.
crevice
If someone laughed at another person's mistake in a cruel or mocking way, that person would be showing this.
derision
This word describes something that is required by a rule or law.
compulsory
friendly
genial
resuscitate
stifle
When asked to speak in front of the entire school, Jordan began to __________ and hesitated.
balk
If a person receives a consequence or punishment for a wrongdoing, this word describes the punishment as deserved payback.
retribution
This adjective describes someone who is highly respected, famous, or distinguished in a particular field.
eminent
gaunt
haggard
silly
solemn
The two students finished their presentations __________, at exactly the same time.
simultaneously
If a wildlife center helps injured animals recover so they can return to nature, what is the center trying to do?
rehabilitate
This adjective describes something difficult to find, catch, or understand.
elusive
stroll
plainly
stealthily
The cafeteria became extremely __________ when everyone began shouting and talking at once.
raucous
If someone walks down the hallway with exaggerated confidence and an overly proud attitude, what might that person do?
swagger
This adjective describes someone who is morally good and behaves with honesty and integrity.
virtuous
irritate
vex
skulk
swagger
The small error went __________ because no one noticed it.
unperceived
If someone tells everyone to follow the rules but secretly breaks those same rules, what adjective describes that person?
hypocritical