Vocab
We could tell by the bad smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.
What does the word putrid mean?
a.alive b. rotten c. ample d. appealing
b. rotten
Janice thought the man was friendly, but Casey thought he was malicious.
What does malicious mean?
a. spiteful b. friendly c. sweet. d. kind
a. spiteful
Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn.
In this sentence, the word capricious means ?
a. careless c. stable b. careful d. steady
a. careless
The man was sent to the penitentiary, or prison, for stealing cars.
In this sentence, the word penitentiary means
a. paradise b. Heaven c. prison d. hotel
c. prison
I ate a portion of everything on my plate when I ate a small piece of meat, a small piece of bread, and a small piece of chocolate pie.
In this sentence, the word portion means
a.whole b. piece c. spoiled d.complete
B. piece
The speaker's comments were detrimental to Carl's reputation. Following the remarks, the speaker agreed to a public apology, which included valuable comments about Carl.
What does detrimental mean?
a. nice b. harmful c. useful d. good
b. harmful
I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof of our house.
In this sentence, the word vacuous means?
a. stupid b. outstanding c. annoying d. cowardly
a. stupid
Using certain body language is illicit in some countries, but allowed in others.
In this sentence, the word illicit means ?
a. dumb b. forbidden c. cool d. awkward
I watched as the eagle swooped down and grabbed his prey with his talon, or claw.
In this sentence, the word talon means
a. beak b. claws c. teeth d. feathers
b. claws
There are many forms of transportation, such as a bus, a car, or a train, that can get you to the zoo.
In this sentence, the word transportation means
a. toys b. animals c. system for moving people d. times
c. system for moving people or other things
Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play the most complicated songs.
In this sentence, the word innate means?
a. trained b. unnatural c. natural d. learned
c. natural
The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from the bad guy.
In this sentence, the word derringer means
a. hat b. jewelry c. gun d. book
c. gun
The dates are in chronological order. They start at the beginning and end with the last event.
Chronological means?
a. In order b. On time c. beginning d. End
a. in order
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
Sweltered means?
a. Ate b. Burned c. slept d. Sunbathed
b. burned
Precipitation, such as rain and snow, falls from the sky.
In this sentence, the word precipitation means
a. lightening b.water that falls from the sky c.thunder
b. water that falls from the sky
The cashier was polite, unlike the customer, who was quite curt to her.
Curt means?
a. Rude b. Polite c. caring d. Honest
a. rude
Their descent off the mountain was much easier than climbing up had been.
Descent means
a. To go downward b. Roll c. incline d. Slope
a. to go downward
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly.
Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means?
a. troubled or confused b. at ease c. calm d. relaxed
a. trouble or confused
After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
Using the comparison clue, the word lethargic in this sentence means?
a.active c. bubbly c. exhausted d.lively
c. exhausted
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
In this sentence, the word nutritious means?
a. healthy b. boring c. yucky
a. healthy
Johnny was besotted in not checking the depth of the water before he jumped in, but it was a good thing that his father was wise and checked it first.
The word besotted in this sentence means
a. decent b. unaware c. foolish d. incomplete
c. foolish
The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents.
Using the antonym clue, the word omnipotent in this sentence means?
a. almighty or all powerful b. weak c. lazy. d. forgetful
a. all powerful
The boy acted in a humane way when taking care of the lost dog.
In this sentence, the word humane means
a. hurtful b. caring c. mean d.bad
b. caring
I asked if I could go to Hailey's party, and Mom said she would have to give it some consideration before she gave me an answer.
In this sentence, the word consideration means
a. paint b. thought c. flame d.mistake
b. thought
Matt has such a kind disposition that he always helps people.
In this sentence, the word disposition means
a.doctor b.attitude or way c. enemy d.show-off
b. attitude or way