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100
What does the word "ominous" mean?
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
100
Give an example of something that would sound "sonorous."
imposingly deep and full
100
What does the word "foreign" mean?
of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own. From far away.
200
How would you describe this person?
lanky
ungracefully thin and tall
200
What word means: a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.
vagrant
200
What word means: a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
venture
300
What word means: allow or permit?
Tolerate
300
What word means: a continuous low humming sound?
drone
300
Use the word "resume" in a sentence.
begin to do or pursue (something) again after a pause or interruption.
Kylie stopped eating to answer the question and then resumed slurping on her ice pop.
400
Would this smell rancid? Why or why not?
smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.
400
The instructions that this street sign gives are very vague. What does vague mean?
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
400
I was reluctant to cross the rope bridge on my jungle hike in Africa. What does the word "reluctant" mean?
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
500
What does the word "stifle" mean?
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
prevent or constrain (an activity or idea).
500
The deadliest famine in history took place in China between 1959 and 1961. This catastrophe has often been referred to as one of the greatest man-made disasters, though regional droughts did play a part.
What is a famine?
extreme scarcity of food.
500
Use the word "coax" in a sentence.
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
I coaxed my brother into taking me on a motorcycle ride.