Emotions & Personality
The puppy felt timid and hid behind its owner when new people came in.
shy or nervous
The book's plot was so confusing that no one could explain what happened.
main events of a story/what happened
The ancient ruins looked thousands of years old.
very old
She felt obligated to help her friend after he had helped her so many times.
expected or required
The explorer had to study the map before continuing his journey.
look at closely
The generous woman donated food to everyone in the shelter.
kind and giving
The scientist made an accurate prediction that matched the experiment’s results.
correct or precise
The drought caused the plants to wilt from lack of water.
long time without rain
The students formed a consensus that the field trip was the best part of the year.
general agreement
His careful work made the project look amazing.
done with attention and detail
The student’s integrity was clear when he admitted to forgetting his homework instead of lying.
honesty and strong morals
The teacher asked us to elaborate on our answers by giving examples.
add more detail
The loud noise began to diminish until the room was silent.
become smaller or fade away
The law was meant to regulate how fast cars drive.
control or manage rules
The student was enthusiastic to present on his favorite book.
The team felt demoralized after losing three games in a row.
discouraged or hopeless
The scientist had to formulate a new theory after his first one failed.
create or develop carefully
The vast desert stretched out farther than I could see.
very large or wid
The judge’s impartial decision showed no favoritism to either side.
fair and unbiased
She tried to persuade her parents to let her stay up late by promising to wake up early.
convince someone
His resilience helped him stay positive even after failing the test.
ability to bounce back from challenges
The students had to synthesize information from multiple sources in their essay.
combine ideas into one
The mountain’s elevation made it hard to breathe at the top.
height above sea level
Losing the championship was the catalyst that pushed the team to train harder.
event that triggers action
The artist’s meticulous attention to detail made the painting look real.
careful and detailed