Synonym
The little boy was astonished, or completely amazed, when he saw the enormous elephant standing outside his window.
What does astonished most likely mean?
A. Confused
B. Surprised
C. Frightened
D. Bored
B. Surprised
An epidemic is the rapid spread of a disease among many people in a particular community or area.
What does epidemic most likely mean?
A. A disease that affects only animals
B. A widespread outbreak of a disease
C. A medicine used to treat infections
D. A condition that is never contagious
B. A widespread outbreak of a disease
The veterinarian treated several domesticated animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses, that live with people.
What does domesticated most likely mean?
A. Living deep in the forest
B. Tamed and raised by humans
C. Dangerous to other animals
D. Unable to find food
B. Tamed and raised by humans
Unlike the optimistic students, who believed they would succeed in the competition, Noah expected everything to go wrong.
What does optimistic most likely mean?
A. Expecting positive outcomes
B. Feeling angry about something
C. Believing nothing will improve
D. Being afraid of challenges
A. Expecting positive outcomes
The glass of water was scalding, meaning it was extremely hot and could burn someone's skin.
What does scalding most likely mean?
A. Freezing cold
B. Extremely hot
C. Slightly warm
D. Safe to drink
B. Extremely hot
The instructions were vague, or unclear, so the students did not know exactly how to complete the assignment.
What does vague most likely mean?
A. Detailed
B. Helpful
C. Unclear
D. Accurate
C. Unclear
A mammal is a type of animal that is warm-blooded, has hair or fur at some point in its life, and usually feeds its young with milk.
What does mammal most likely mean?
A. An animal that lays eggs and has feathers
B. An animal that breathes only underwater
C. A warm-blooded animal that produces milk for its young
D. An animal that has scales and cold blood
C. A warm-blooded animal that produces milk for its young
The campers packed several utensils, such as forks, spoons, knives, and spatulas, to prepare their meals.
What does utensils most likely mean?
A. Items used for eating or preparing food
B. Containers used to store water
C. Clothing worn while cooking
D. Machines used to clean kitchens
A. Items used for eating or preparing food
The instructions were complex, but the teacher's explanation made the assignment simple enough for everyone to understand.
What does complex most likely mean?
A. Easy
B. Complicated
C. Short
D. Ordinary
B. Complicated
Unlike her humble cousin, who never bragged about his accomplishments, Rachel constantly talked about how talented she was.
What does humble most likely mean?
A. Not thinking too highly of oneself
B. Believing everyone is inferior
C. Always wanting attention
D. Being unwilling to listen
A. Not thinking too highly of oneself
The teacher praised Liam for being diligent, explaining that he was hardworking and always completed his assignments carefully.
What does diligent most likely mean?
A. Lazy
B. Careless
C. Hardworking
D. Forgetful
C. Hardworking
Evaporation is the process in which liquid water changes into water vapor, usually because of heat.
What does evaporation most likely mean?
A. The process of liquid changing into gas
B. The process of water freezing into ice
C. The process of clouds producing rain
D. The process of ice changing into liquid
A. The process of liquid changing into gas
he artist used several pigments, including red, blue, yellow, and green substances, to create colorful paintings.
What does pigments most likely mean?
A. Materials used to add color
B. Tools used to cut paper
C. Designs painted on walls
D. Brushes used for cleaning
A. Materials used to add color
While the old computer was obsolete and no longer useful, the new model had the latest technology and features.
What does obsolete most likely mean?
A. Modern
B. Popular
C. Outdated
D. Expensive
C. Outdated
The directions were precise, giving exact measurements and clear instructions for building the model airplane.
What does precise most likely mean?
A. Creative and unusual
B. Confusing and unclear
C. Long and unnecessary
D. Exact and accurate
D. Exact and accurate
The children were jubilant, or overjoyed, when they learned that their class had won the science competition.
What does jubilant most likely mean?
A. Extremely happy
B. Very nervous
C. Deeply disappointed
D. Slightly confused
A. Extremely happy
Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often to find food, warmer weather, or suitable places to reproduce.
What does migration most likely mean?
A. Animals sleeping through the winter
B. Animals moving from one place to another
C. Animals protecting their territory
D. Animals searching for shelter underground
B. Animals moving from one place to another
The school organized several fundraisers, such as bake sales, car washes, and raffles, to collect money for new playground equipment.
What does fundraisers most likely mean?
A. Events that celebrate birthdays
B. Meetings about school rules
C. Activities designed to collect money
D. Competitions between classrooms
C. Activities designed to collect money
Unlike the flexible rubber band, which stretched easily, the wooden stick remained stiff and could not bend without breaking.
What does flexible most likely mean?
A. Able to bend easily
B. Difficult to break
C. Extremely heavy
D. Unable to move
A. Able to bend easily
Although the assignment was difficult, Olivia remained resolute. She refused to give up, continued working through each problem, and stayed focused until she finished.
What does resolute most likely mean?
A. Easily distracted
B. Unwilling to learn
C. Unsure of what to do
D. Strongly determined
D. Strongly determined
The mountain climber was determined, or firmly committed to reaching the summit despite the difficult conditions.
What does determined most likely mean?
A. Unsure
B. Easily discouraged
C. Strongly decided
D. Uninterested
C. Strongly decided
A constitution is a written document that establishes the basic principles, laws, and structure of a government.
What does constitution most likely mean?
A. A list of classroom rules
B. A document outlining the basic laws and structure of a government
C. A collection of historical photographs
D. A plan for organizing a sports competition
B. A document outlining the basic laws and structure of a government
The emergency kit contained several essentials, including a flashlight, batteries, bottled water, and a first-aid kit.
What does essentials most likely mean?
A. Items that are unnecessary
B. Objects used for decoration
C. Important things that are needed
D. Expensive items that are difficult to replace
C. Important things that are needed
The water in the shallow end was transparent, allowing swimmers to see clearly through it, while the muddy water nearby was difficult to see through.
What does transparent most likely mean?
A. Clear enough to see through
B. Extremely cold
C. Deep and dangerous
D. Dirty and cloudy
A. Clear enough to see through
The museum displayed a pristine collection of ancient coins. Each coin was carefully preserved, free of dirt, and showed almost no signs of damage.
What does pristine most likely mean?
A. Very old and broken
B. Dirty and damaged
C. In perfect or nearly perfect condition
D. Rare and expensive
C. In perfect or nearly perfect condition