Definition Clues
A bilingual person, someone who speaks two languages, often gets more job opportunities. What does bilingual mean?
Speaks two languages
The team was exhausted, or very tired, after the long trip. What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
The cafe was crowded, but the library was empty. What does empty mean?
With no people or things inside
Marine animals such as whales, dolphins, and seals live in the ocean. What are marine animals?
Animals that live in the ocean
She was thrilled, or very excited, to win the prize. What does thrilled mean?
Very excited
The eclipse—when one object in space blocks another—was visible from the city. What does eclipse mean?
When one object blocks another in space
She gave a brief, or short, summary of the book. What does brief mean?
Short
He is reliable, while his brother is unreliable. What does unreliable mean?
Not dependable
She collects souvenirs—for example, magnets, keychains, and postcards—from her travels. What are souvenirs?
Items collected to remember places or events
The desert was arid—dry and without much rain—and hard to farm. What does arid mean?
Dry and without much rain
An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business. What does entrepreneur mean?
A person who starts a business
He felt melancholy, that is, sad, during the rainy days. What does melancholy mean?
Sad
The surface was rough, unlike the smooth floor. What does rough mean?
Not smooth
The utensils, like spoons, forks, and knives, were placed on the table. What are utensils?
Tools used for eating or cooking
The park is spacious, unlike the cramped room. What does cramped mean?
Too small or crowded
Photosynthesis: the way plants use sunlight to make food, is necessary for life. What does photosynthesis mean?
The way plants make food using sunlight
The street was serene—calm and peaceful—early in the morning. What does serene mean?
Calm and peaceful
Although the work was tedious, the results were exciting. What does tedious mean?
Boring and tiring
He has several hobbies: reading, gardening, and painting. What are hobbies?
Activities you enjoy in free time
The chef uses various utensils, such as ladles, spatulas, and whisks, to prepare meals.
What are utensils?
Answer:
Tools used for cooking or preparing food.
A catastrophe—a very serious disaster—affected the region. What does catastrophe mean?
A very serious disaster
Her answer was precise (exact, correct). What does precise mean?
Exact or correct
She gave a generous donation, not a stingy one. What does stingy mean?
Unwilling to give or share
The archipelago (a group of islands, such as Indonesia) is beautiful. What does archipelago mean?
A group of islands
The benevolent leader, or kind and generous person, helped everyone in need. What does benevolent mean?
Kind and generous