Definitions
Which word means a celebration or festival (also a verb: to honor someone)?
Fete
Synonym of very happy, joyful
Elation
Choose the correct modal: He __ be at the library, but I’m not sure.
might
Which word means surrounded by land and having no access to the sea?
Landlocked
Synonym of worried, uneasy
Apprehensive
Choose the correct modal: If you don’t hurry, you __ miss the bus.
may / could
Which word means weak, uncertain, not solid?
Tenuous
Synonym of nervous, tense
On edge
Choose the correct modal: When we were children, we __ play outside until dark.
could
Which word means a period of inactivity, sadness, or stagnation?
Doldrums
Synonym of tearful, about to cry
Weepy / Close to tears
Choose the correct modal: She looks very upset. She __ be close to tears.
might / could