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What is the meaning of the word devoid as it is used in the sentence?
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.
A.covered in B.entirely lacking or free from
B.entirely lacking or free form
what is the meaning of the word lofty as it is used in the sentence?
He wanted to climb the lofty coconut tree to retrieve the nourishing fruit,but he was too afraid of heights.
A.short B.tall
B.tall
You cut me on a table, but i'm never eaten
What Am I
A deck of Cards
Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games
What of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?
A.To engage in physical activity
B. to spend time using minimal brain function.
c.to engage in criminal activity
D. to spend much time seated
D.to spend much time seated
what is the meaning of the word indiscriminate as it is used in the sentence?
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.
A.careful B.indecisive
B.indecisive
What is the meaning of the word arduous as it is used in the sentence?
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
A.easy B.difficult
B.difficult
I have lots of stars,but i'm not in the sky. i'll be sitting here quietly until you need me
What Am I
A TV
what is the meaning of the laden as it is used in the sentence?
Julia had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag.
A.light B.heavily loaded
B.heavily loaded
What is the meaning of the word imperious as it is used in the sentence?
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature.
A.bossy B.easy-going
A.bossy
I have A ring,but no finger.Sometimes I die, but i'll be revived if you charge me up.
What Am I
A cell phone
what is the meaning of the word spontaneous as it is used in the sentence?
Brenda was trying to study for her chemistry final when she was overcome by the spontaneous urge to go on a bike ride,but the urge passed as suddenly as it came.
A.sudden urge B.strong urge
A.sudden urge
What is the meaning of the word declined as it is used in the sentence?
I am disappointed that Kyle declined our offer to sit in the dunk tank. Now who will dress up like a clown and sit still while people throw balls at him or her?
A.disagreed upon B.agreed upon
A.disagreed upon
I greet every guest,but never say a word.
What Am I
A welcome mat
what is the meaning of the word forged as it is used in the sentence?
this magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived.
A.created B.broken
A.created
what is the meaning of the word brazen as it is used in the sentence?
Ms. Witherspoon was shocked that the snickering bill collector was brazen enough to rest his feet on the antique grand piano, with his shoes on of all things, while she ran to get her checkbook.
A.confident B.not confident
A.confident
I'm a bed without sheets, and i'm always dirty.
What Am I
A flowerbed