Emotions & Reactions
I feel very surprised and speechless when something unbelievable happens. What word means “extremely surprised”?
flabbergasted
If you put off doing homework until the last minute, what word describes that habit?
Answer: procrastinate
Very large; huge. Which word fits this definition?
Answer: immense
A person who is often crabby, grumpy, and hard to get along with can be called what?
Answer: cantankerous
After running for a long time, I felt slow and without energy. What word means “very tired or lacking energy”?
Answer: lethargic
If you eat your lunch quickly and hungrily, what verb describes eating something eagerly?
Answer: devour
Something that is more important than other things and should be done first is called a what?
Answer: priority
If someone dresses in formal clothes for a wedding, what word describes their clothing choice?
Answer: attire
Someone acts shy and pretends not to want attention, sometimes to be playful. What word means “shyly avoiding attention”?
Answer: coy
To mildly annoy someone or make them a little upset is to do what?
Answer: irk
Give an example sentence using immense and explain why it fits the meaning (short answer).
Answer (example): The mountain was so immense that it took two days to climb. — It fits because “immense” means extremely large.
Mr. Lee snapped at the students for whispering and refused to answer any questions. He is acting...
cantankerous
When an author gives many extra details so something is clear and fancy, the writing is described as what?
Answer: elaborate
If you leave your apartment and move out, what verb meaning “to leave a place” would you use?
Answer: vacate
Compare the words immense and elaborate in one sentence that shows their different meanings (short answer).
Answer (example): The statue was immense in size, and the artist added an elaborate pattern on its robes. — “Immense” describes the statue’s large size; “elaborate” describes many detailed parts.
Explain why procrastinating can make someone feel lethargic later....
Example - Procrastinating often causes rushed work and late nights, which use up energy and lead to feeling lethargic the next day.