The rain was consistent—that is, it kept the same
rhythm and intensity for more than an hour.
What does "consistent" mean?
What is "keeping the same rhythm and intensity"?
100
Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
What is "piscatorial"?
What is "fish"?
100
Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening.
What is "cynosure"?
What is "the focus of all attention"?
100
Emma had a lot of anxiety about the exam but I had no worries about it.
What is anxiety?
What is "worry"?
100
When we stayed at the military base, each Saturday we went to the commissary to buy the food and supplies we would need for the next week.
What is a "commissary"?
What is "a store"?
200
"Haberdashery, which is a store that sells men’s clothing, is becoming more common today.”
What is "haberdashery"?
200
Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have fascinated man through the centuries.
What is "celestial"?
What is "objects in the sky or heavens"?
200
The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.
What is tortuous?
What is "twisting and winding"?
200
Avoiding the accident was futile. Both cars did not have time to stop before crashing.
What is "futile"?
What is "useless"?
200
Many early pioneers who headed west faced tribulations, such as starvation, illness, and extreme weather.
What are "tribulations"?
What is "trouble"?
300
Germanium, a grayish white hard chemical element used as a semiconductor, is necessary for our Chemistry experiment
What is "germanium"?
What is "a grayish white hard chemical used as a semiconductor"?
300
In the course of man’s evolution, certain organs have atrophied. The appendix, for example, has wasted away from disuse.
What is "atrophied"?
What is "wasted away"?
300
It was an idyllic day; sunny, warm and perfect for a walk in the park.
What is idyllic?
What is "pleasant"?
300
I am willing to hike in the mountains, but he is reluctant because it gets so cold walking up and down the trails.
What is "reluctant"?
What is "unwilling"?
300
She justified her overreaction by saying that she had not gotten enough sleep the previous night.
What is "justified"?
What is "reasonable explanation"?
400
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
What is "emaciation"?
What is “skeleton-like appearance”?
400
Constellations, such as The Little Dipper and The Big Dipper, can be seen in the night sky.
What are "constellations"?
What is "groups of stars"?
400
Her animosity, or hatred, of her sister had divided the family.
What is animosity?
What is "hatred"?
400
When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
What is "dilate"?
What is "open wide"?
400
Because of his sage advice, I solved my problems. He is definitely intelligent.
What is "sage"?
What is "wise"?
500
Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.
What is "fluoroscopy"?
What is "examination with a fluoroscope"?
500
Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever.
What are vicissitudes?
What is "life experiences"?
500
Bill felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words.
What is remorse?
What is "shame"?
500
The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist, but she was reserved and taciturn.
What is "taciturn"?
What is "shy"?
500
Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, haughty, and kept her nose up high.
What is "haughty"?