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After staying up until 3 am playing video games, Jaden felt DROWSY during first period. She couldn't keep her eyes open.
a) energized
b)to sleep soundly
c) sleepy
Because thrill-seeking filled him with EXHILARATION Tyler was excited, not afraid while bungee jumping from the top of the cliff.
a) excitement
b) distress
c) surprise
This school has a lot of DIVERSITY. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds.
What does "DIVERSITY" mean?
a) fighting
b) all the same
c) different kinds of things or people together
The snow was a MARVEL to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. I couldn't take my eyes off of it.
What does MARVEL mean?
a) an awesome sight
b.) a comic book
c.) a disgusting sight
Joe felt ANGUISH when his dog died. Nothing could help him feel better.
What does ANGUISH mean?
a) Extreme excitement, joy, and wonder
b) Extreme pain, sadness and suffering
c) Extreme thirst
The fight between the two groups happened because of QUARRELING over personal rights. The two groups were unable to come to an agreement.
a) strong disagreement
b) peaceful demeanor
c) compromise
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. She became more and more annoyed by the minute. What does EXASPERATED mean?
a) lonely
b) frustrated
c) depressed
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not even need our flashlights.
What does ILLUMINATED mean?
a) lit up
b) darkened
c) grew
Cheerleaders are a BOISTEROUS group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans.
What does "BOISTEROUS" mean?
a.) quiet
b.) noisy
c.) friendly
Dad thought the spaghetti sauce was LACKLUSTER, so he added more seasonings. They helped elevate the sauce into something special.
What does LACKLUSTER mean?
c) salty
Every time my teacher says we are going to have a pop quiz, I feel PERTURBED. My stomach starts to knot up, and I think I will be sick.
PERTURBED means:
a)calm and relaxed
b)failing
c)anxious or concerned
Arnold approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure and didn't want to get hurt.
What does CAUTIOUSLY mean?
a) quickly
b) carefully
c) angrily
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. He didn't want to seem too eager.
What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT?
a) enthusiastic
b) angry
c) relaxed
The girl had a very DISTINCT way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd.
What does DISTINCT mean?
a) popular
b) different
c) offensive
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages, killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED.
What does PERISHED mean?
a) became sick
b) died
c) escaped
Natural CATASTROPHES, such as earthquakes and floods, happen every year. CATASTROPHES are
a)fears
b)disasters
c)snacks
Susie noticed the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. She hoped the bread tasted as good as it smelled.
What does AROMA mean?
a) scent
b) sound
c) meal
The town is so RURAL that most of the residents are cows! The clear blue skies and wide open spaces make this area a beautiful place to live.
What does "RURAL" mean?
a) city
b) dirty
c) country
The INCESSANT pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days.
What does INCESSANT mean?
a) quiet
b) long
c) non-stop
What does SUBTLE mean?
a) powerful
b) obvious
c) hard to detect
The officer showed LENIENCE after I was caught speeding, and I was let off with just a warning. LENIENCE means:
a) strictness
b) old
c) mercy and understanding
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike.
What does COMPENSATED mean?
a)stolen
b) complimented
c) paid
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. She doesn't want to hit someone crossing the street.
What does PEDESTRIANS mean?
a) people walking
b) pretty scenery
c) fruit stands
Keep your speech CONCISE to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports.
What does CONCISE mean?
a) short and to-the-point
b) detailed
c) entertaining
What does OCCASIONALLY mean?
a) always
b) sometimes
c) once