GIVE THE MEANING
The directions were unclear, so the students kept asking the teacher what to do next.
not easy to understand, not certain, or not explained well
The artist used charcoal to sketch a detailed portrait of the old man.
a black substance used for drawing, grilling food, or starting fires
The careless driver almost hit the parked car because he was not paying attention.
not careful; doing something without thinking or paying attention
The class worked together to rebuild the tower after it fell down during the activity.
to build something again after it has been damaged, destroyed, or taken apart
The loud noise caused the glass to shatter into many small pieces.
to break suddenly into many small pieces
The teacher praised the student for her helpful explanation during group work.
giving help or making things easier for someone
The teacher asked the students to preview the story before reading it together in class.
to look at or see something before it is finished or officially shown
The scientist studied the fossil embedded in the rock for millions of years.
firmly placed or stuck inside something else
The comedian’s joke was very humorous, and everyone laughed loudly.
something that is funny or makes you smile or laugh
She felt misunderstood because her classmates thought she was being rude, but she was just nervous.
understood something incorrectly or in the wrong way
The chef added a pinch of saffron to give the dish a rich golden color.
a very expensive spice used to add yellow color, flavor, and smell to food
The dancer moved in a graceful way across the stage.
showing smooth and pretty movement or behavior
The scientist decided to reexamine the experiment after the results did not make sense the first time.
to look at, study, or check something again carefully
The villagers were warned about the approaching avalanche in the mountains.
a large amount of snow, ice, and rocks that suddenly slides down a mountain.
The researcher provided a comprehensive report that included every detail from the year-long study.
giving full information about a topic