Context Clues

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud
• tiring
• easy

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

• hungry
• thirsty
• sleepy

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.

• smell
• color
• wealth

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

• lost
• lovable 
• worried
• disorganized

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

• Nervous
• Discouraged
• Excited
• Relieved

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• burned

• slept

• sunbathed

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

• allowed
• joyful 
• taken 
• fed

Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.

• explore
• judge
• allow

The ARENA at my brother's college is big enough to play any sport, including football.

• buildings
• area for sports or entertainment
• living room

Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.

• advanced
• cancelled
• delayed
• expedited