By Definition
drained of strength or energy; worn-out.
She was ____ after soccer practice.
Exhausted
The desert is an arid place, meaning it gets very little rainfall.
Very dry
Unlike his messy desk at home, his locker was pristine.
fresh, clean, and unspoiled
She grabbed her coat, _____, and gloves before stepping outside into the snow.
What word best fits in the sentence?
Scarf
Arboreal animals, or animals that live in trees, include monkeys and sloths.
What type of clue tells you what arboreal means?
Definition ("or animals that live in trees")
lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy
The kitten was _____ around strangers.
Timid
A habitat provides animals with food and shelter.
Natural home
While the movie started out boring, the ending was captivating.
attracting and holding the attention or interest, as by beauty or excellence
The crowd stood up and _____ while she took her final bow.
What word best fits in the sentence?
Applauded
She was ecstatic, or extremely happy, about the news.
What type of clue tells you what ecstatic means?
Definition ("or extremely happy")
arousing great merriment; extremely funny.
The movie was _____; everyone was laughing nonstop.
Hilarious
The scientist studied marine life, which includes both plants and animals.
Related to the ocean
Her first answer was incorrect, but her second response was accurate.
free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact
He slammed his book shut, crossed his arms, and _____ to speak to anyone.
What word best fits in the sentence?
Refused
The lake was calm, not turbulent like the ocean during a storm.
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Antonym (the opposite of turbulent)
Hesitant; unwilling; disinclined.
She felt _____ to agree to the terms of the contract.
Reluctant
Her voice was monotone, which made it very boring to listen to for long periods.
Flat; without changing in pitch or expression.
Although he was usually shy, he was courageous during his speech.
possessing or characterized by courage; brave
The path was so _____ that hikers had to hold onto ropes to avoid slipping.
What word best fits in the sentence?
Dangerous
He was famished -- just starving -- after skipping lunch.
What type of clue tells you what famished means?
Synonym (starving means the same)
stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.
The teacher’s _____ grading style rigid.
Strict
The instructions were ambiguous and no one in the class could figure out what the teacher wanted.
Unclear; having more than one meaning
While they hoped the solution was permanent, it was only temporary.
lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only
The _____ house had broken windows, peeling paint, and a sagging roof.
What word best fits in the sentence?
Old (or abandoned)
The rain was torrential and by the time he got to class, he was soaking wet.
What type of clue tells you what torrential means?