Define it
The children danced to the music with merry JUBILATION. What does JUBILATION mean?
a) delight b) distress c) surprise
a) delight
This school has a lot of DIVERSITY. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "DIVERSITY" mean?
a) Different cultures b) Same kinds of things or people together c) Different kinds of things or people together
c) Different kinds of things or people together
Joshue found the chapter on agriculture difficult to understand. Reading the words was easy, but how could cereal be a crop?
a.) easy b.) agriculture c.) chapter
a.) easy
Joe felt ANGUISH when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "ANGUISH" mean?
a) Extreme excitement, joy, and wonder b) Extreme pain, sadness and suffering c) Nothing
b) Extreme pain, sadness and suffering
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen. What does EXASPERATED mean?
a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
b) frustrated
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights. What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED?
a) lit b) darkened c) filled
a) lit
The professional divers relaxed in the shallow waters of the bay. Soon they would be diving into deep water.
a.) waters b.) deep c.) professional
b.) deep
Dad thought the spaghetti sauce was too BLAND, so he added more garlic. What does BLAND mean?
a) salty b) spicy c) mild
c) mild
Ja'Quan approached the snake CAUTIOUSLY. He thought it was dead, but he didn't know for sure. What does CAUTIOUSLY mean?
a) quickly b) carefully c) carelessly
b) carefully
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a NONCHALANT tone. What would be a synonym for NONCHALANT?
a) relaxed b) enthusiastic c) angry
a) relaxed
Athens is one of the world's most ancient cities. Though it is famous for its historical museums, the city is also home to many new theaters, art galleries, and music halls.
a.) famous b.) theaters c.) new
c.) new
The Black Plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED. What does PERISHED mean?
a) got sick b) died c) escaped
b) died
Angel could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean?
a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
The town is so RURAL that most of the residents are cows! What does "RURAL" mean?
a) city b) suburb c) country
c) country
"Kendra, I don't want to argue," Tyrone said. "We'll never agree whether the Beatles or the Rolling Stones are a better rock band.
a.) rock band b.) agree c.) better
b.) agree
That movie had an INTENSE effect on me. I could not stop thinking about it! What does INTENSE mean?
a.) powerful b.) mild c.) bad
a) powerful
Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean?
a)thanked b) complimented c) paid
c) paid
Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS?
a) people walking b) pretty scenery c) fruit stands
a) people walking
Does speaking in front of the class make you feel anxious? Take a deep breath and try to stay calm.
a.) calm b.) breath c.) speaking
a.) calm
Tayanna knew that there were NUMEROUS reasons why she should take the job, but she just did not want it. What does NUMEROUS mean?
a) a few b) many c) none
b) many