Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer. What is the meaning of devoid?
Lacking
100
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain. What is the meaning of arduous?
Challenging, difficult
200
After barely surviving a deadly encounter, Kyle gazed up at the firmament and thanked the heavens that he survived. What is the meaning of firmament?
Shy
200
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks,Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious world. What is the meaning of imperious?
Demanding,bossy
300
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag. What is the meaning of laden?
Heavy
300
I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. What is the meaning of declined?
Saying no
400
This magical sword is called a Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which it’s name derived. What is the meaning of derived?
Originated
400
You come up with absurd reason if you don’t complete your homework. What is the meaning of absurd?
Foolish,silly
500
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit,but he was too afraid of heights. What is the meaning of lofty?
High
500
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, while she ran to bring her check book. What is the meaning of brazen?