In a Sentence
(Choose the word that best completes the sentence.)
(Choose the word that best completes the sentence.)
The artist’s career began to __________ after her first big gallery show.
A) recede
B) flourish
C) hoard
D) placate
B) flourish
“My sock just vanished into another dimension!” shouted Eli, staring at the dryer.
A) dumbfounded
B) ruthless
C) grievous
D) principal
A) dumbfounded
In which sentence is flourish used as a noun?
A) The plants flourish in spring.
B) The musician ended the song with a flourish.
C) She’ll flourish if given the chance.
D) The students flourish under kind teachers.
➡️ Answer: B) The musician ended the song with a flourish.
I describe someone who moves from place to place, never settling for long.
A) invincible
B) nomadic
C) congested
D) grievous
➡️ Answer: B) nomadic
The smell of burnt toast was so invincible that everyone opened the windows.
A) acrid
B) grievous
C) ruthless
D) dumbfounded
➡️ Answer: A) acrid
The subway was so __________ that people could barely move.
A) congested
B) inevitable
C) grievous
D) ruthless
A) congested
“My popcorn is on fire! Wait—it’s… just smoking.”
A) smolder
B) recede
C) flourish
D) dumbfound
A) smolder
Which meaning of principal is shown here?
“After five years, they finally paid off the principal on their loan.”
A) Head of a school
B) Most important reason
C) Sum of money owed
D) Person of high rank
➡️ Answer: C) Sum of money owed
I can mean “crowded,” or “so stuffed up you can’t breathe.”
A) congested
B) inevitable
C) stringent
D) placate
➡️ Answer: A) congested
The crowd sacrificed through the doors when the store opened.
A) receded
B) thronged
C) garrisoned
D) flourished
➡️ Answer: B) thronged
The explorer refused to surrender, claiming his team was __________.
A) grievous
B) invincible
C) ruthless
D) principal
B) invincible
“I’m sorry I yelled,” said Ava, handing over a cupcake.
A) placate
B) flourish
C) hoard
D) sacrifice
A) placate
Which definition of sacrifice fits this sentence?
“The Israelites made sacrifices to God.”
A) To give up something valuable
B) An offering to God or gods
C) To calm someone down
D) To lead or guide
➡️ Answer: B) An offering to God or gods
I’m the word for giving up something valuable for someone or something else.
A) sacrifice
B) hoard
C) flourish
D) recede
➡️ Answer: A) sacrifice
The race car smoldered down the track at lightning speed.
A) receded
B) hurtled
C) placated
D) hoarded
➡️ Answer: B) hurtled
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The careless driver’s __________ mistake caused a serious accident.
A) lax
B) ruthless
C) negligent
D) invincible
C) negligent
“I can’t believe this traffic jam! It’s the third one today!”
A) congested
B) lax
C) inevitable
D) grievous
➡️ Answer: C) inevitable
Which meaning of headlong fits this sentence?
“The hikers made a headlong dash for shelter when the storm hit.”
A) Reckless speed
B) Careful planning
C) Strict order
D) Slow progress
➡️ Answer: A) Reckless speed
I mean “strict or severe,” and I might describe a teacher’s test rules.
A) grievous
B) stringent
C) lax
D) ruthless
➡️ Answer: B) stringent
After losing the spelling bee, Evan was flourish for the rest of the day.
A) grievous
B) ruthless
C) invincible
D) receding
➡️ Answer: A) grievous
As the soldiers left the fortress, only a small __________ remained to guard it.
A) nomad
B) era
C) garrison
D) flourish
C) garrison
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“That smell—ugh! It’s burning my nose!”
A) acrid
B) grievous
C) invincible
D) hoard
➡️ Answer: A) acrid
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Which meaning of congestion fits this sentence?
“The doctor said the patient’s congestion was caused by allergies.”
A) Overcrowded city
B) Too full of fluid
C) A group of people
D) Traffic jam
➡️ Answer: B) Too full of fluid
I describe a large group of people gathered together—like fans at a concert.
A) garrison
B) throng
C) era
D) flourish
➡️ Answer: B) throng
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The strict teacher was accused of being too lax with her rules.
A) negligent
B) ruthless
C) stringent
D) placated
➡️ Answer: C) stringent