The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?
fancy, upscale, dressy
The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up. What does "lingered" mean?
stayed, hung around, waited
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
wonderful, amazing, phenomenon
The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?
works hard, tries
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
extreme sadness, pain
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
the best
Joe pledged his allegiance to his new teammates, even though, he missed many members of his old team. What does "allegiance" mean?
loyalty, devotion
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
ongoing, non-stop
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, light, nimble, able to bend and move in many ways
We had to make a chronological timeline during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time, sequence, from start to finish
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
country, rustic
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
short, quick
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a meticulous exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy. What does "meticulous" mean?
careful, thorough, taking a lot of care