Vocabulary
Before making her final decision, Lily had to carefully analyze all the information about the new school. She looked at the benefits, the challenges, and the possible outcomes.
What does the word "analyze" most likely mean?
A) To ignore something
B) To examine in detail
C) To hurry through something
B) To examine in detail
The puzzle was very complex. It had many pieces, and the image didn’t become clear until the very end.
What does the word "complex" most likely mean?
A) Easy to do
B) Simple and quick
C) Complicated and difficult
C) Complicated and difficult
If you forget to study for your test, the consequence might be that you don’t do well.
What does the word "consequence" most likely mean?
A) A reward
B) A result or effect
C) A decision
B) A result or effect
The school has a diverse group of students, with kids from many different cultures and backgrounds.
What does the word "diverse" most likely mean?
A) Similar
B) Very different
C) Boring
B) Very different
The road construction will cause a temporary detour, but the main road will reopen soon.
What does the word "temporary" most likely mean?
A) Lasting for only a short time
B) Permanent
C) Unnecessary
A) Lasting for only a short time
Benevolent
Question:
The benevolent woman spent her Saturdays volunteering at the animal shelter, helping care for the dogs and cats. She was always kind and thoughtful toward everyone.
What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean?
A) Mean-spirited
B) Kind and generous
C) Uninterested
B) Kind and generous
The builder tried to estimate the cost of the new house by looking at the materials and labor required.
What does the word "estimate" most likely mean?
A) To ignore
B) To guess the amount
C) To calculate the exact number
B) To guess the amount
Before buying the car, Sam had to evaluate its condition by checking the engine and the tires.
What does the word "evaluate" most likely mean?
A) To ignore
B) To judge or assess
C) To clean
B) To judge or assess
Based on the footprints in the snow, we could infer that someone had walked through the yard earlier that day.
What does the word "infer" most likely mean?
A) To guess based on clues
B) To speak loudly
C) To ignore
A) To guess based on clues
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance, towering above the valley.
What does the word "visible" most likely mean?
A) Hidden
B) Easy to see
C) Far away
B) Easy to see
After a long winter, the flowers began to emerge from the ground, signaling the arrival of spring.
What does the word "emerge" most likely mean?
A) To disappear
B) To grow or appear
C) To stay hidden
B) To grow or appear
The temperature tends to fluctuate a lot in the fall, sometimes warm one day and cold the next.
What does the word "fluctuate" most likely mean?
A) To stay the same
B) To change irregularly
C) To remain steady
B) To change irregularly
The new law had a great impact on the community, making it safer and more organized.
What does the word "impact" most likely mean?
A) A small change
B) A strong effect or influence
C) A temporary situation
B) A strong effect or influence
Her speech about helping others really began to inspire the crowd to take action and volunteer.
What does the word "inspire" most likely mean?
A) To make someone feel motivated
B) To confuse someone
C) To tell someone what to do
A) To make someone feel motivated
The artist used vivid colors to make the painting come alive, with bright reds and blues.
What does the word "vivid" most likely mean?
A) Dull and gray
B) Full of strong, clear colors
C) Soft and subtle
B) Full of strong, clear colors
The two countries sat down to negotiate a peace treaty after years of conflict. They worked out an agreement together.
What does the word "negotiate" most likely mean?
A) To argue
B) To discuss and reach an agreement
C) To fight
B) To discuss and reach an agreement
He decided to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, so he enrolled in art school.
What does the word "pursue" most likely mean?
A) To give up
B) To follow or chase after
C) To ignore
B) To follow or chase after
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries. It’s exciting from start to finish.
What does the word "recommend" most likely mean?
A) To suggest as a good choice
B) To criticize
C) To refuse
A) To suggest as a good choice
There was sufficient food for the party, so no one went hungry.
What does the word "sufficient" most likely mean?
A) Too much
B) Not enough
C) Enough or adequate
C) Enough or adequate
The students were perplexed by the complicated math problem. They tried solving it, but they couldn't understand how to proceed.
What does the word "perplexed" most likely mean?
A) Confused and unsure
B) Confident and sure
C) Happy and excited
A) Confused and unsure
Kara was apprehensive about starting at the new school. She had heard that it was large and unfamiliar, and she didn’t know anyone there.
What does the word "apprehensive" most likely mean?
A) Excited and ready
B) Nervous and uneasy
C) Confident and brave
B) Nervous and uneasy
The scientist gave a coherent explanation of her experiment, making sure every step was clear and easy to understand for the audience.
What does the word "coherent" most likely mean?
A) Unclear and confusing
B) Organized and logical
C) Loud and dramatic
B) Organized and logical
He was discreet when talking about his friend's surprise party, making sure not to reveal the secret before the big day.
What does the word "discreet" most likely mean?
A) Careful and respectful of others’ privacy
B) Open and talkative
C) Rude and inconsiderate
A) Careful and respectful of others’ privacy
Over time, the building began to deteriorate because it was not properly maintained. The walls cracked, and the paint started to peel off.
What does the word "deteriorate" most likely mean?
A) To improve
B) To decline or worsen in quality
C) To stay the same
B) To decline or worsen in quality
The company made a substantial investment in new technology to improve its operations, meaning the cost was large but necessary.
What does the word "substantial" most likely mean?
A) Small and unimportant
B) Large and significant
C) Temporary and short-term
B) Large and significant