Vocab
The old man’s generosity was shown when he donated half his money to charity
Generosity: willingness to give or share; kindness.
Unlike his timid sister, who was shy, Jordan enjoyed speaking in front of crowds
Timid: shy or lacking confidence.
The tiny kitten looked fragile, as if it might break from being held too tightly
Fragile: easily broken or delicate
The witness gave a vague answer, unclear and lacking detail
Vague: not clear or definite
The boy’s room was chaotic, with clothes, papers, and toys everywhere
Chaotic: very messy or disorganized
The ancient ruins were thousands of years old and covered in vines
Ancient: very old; from a long time ago
The class was apprehensive before the big test, worried about their grades
Apprehensive: nervous or anxious about something that might happen
The loud thunder startled the dog, making it jump in fear
Startled: surprised or frightened suddenly
The painting was so vivid that it almost looked alive with color
Vivid: bright, clear, and full of life
After the joke, Maya looked bewildered, clearly confused about what was funny
Bewildered: confused or puzzled
The arid desert was so dry that no plants could survive there
Arid: extremely dry; lacking moisture
The smell from the garbage can was foul, making everyone cover their noses
Foul: very unpleasant; bad-smelling or dirty
The castle was immense, towering high above the nearby village
Immense: very large or huge
The incessant noise from the construction site never stopped all day long
Incessant: continuing without stopping; constant
The eloquent speaker used beautiful words that impressed the audience
Eloquent: fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
After breaking his phone, Kevin was despondent, feeling hopeless and sad
Despondent: very unhappy or without hope
The athlete’s tenacity—her never-give-up attitude—helped her win the race
Tenacity: determination and persistence
The lake was so tranquil that even the birds seemed to whisper
Tranquil: peaceful and calm
The scientist made a plausible explanation that seemed reasonable to everyone.
Plausible: believable or reasonable
After the long hike, Maria was famished, so she ate two sandwiches in minutes
Famished: very hungry
The benevolent woman volunteered at the shelter and always helped those in need
Benevolent: kind and caring; wanting to do good for others
The ominous clouds made it clear that a storm was approaching
Ominous: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
His meticulous notes showed careful attention to every small detail
Meticulous: very careful and precise about details
The child’s reluctant expression showed she didn’t really want to clean her room
Reluctant: unwilling or hesitant
The detective’s astute observations helped her notice details that everyone else overlooked
Astute: having or showing sharp intelligence and good judgment; clever or perceptive