VOCABULARY "THE GREAT FIRE"

What does the word "ambled" mean in the sentence below?

Since he had no plans for the afternoon, Malik just ambled down the street.

• crawled

• hurried

• marched

• strolled

What does the word "ornately" mean in the sentence below?

The ornately decorated mirror did not match the plain furniture of the room.

• elaborately

• perfectly

• simply

• terribly

What does the word "hazards" mean in the sentence below?

The loose rug and the extension cord in the hallway are safety hazards.

• chances

• dangers

• signs

• warnings

What does the word "unrelenting" mean in the sentence below?

On our hike, we were soaked to the skin by the unrelenting rain.

• continuous

• light

• occasional

• unusual

What does the word "alleviate" mean in the sentence below?

The city is building new trolley lines to alleviate its terrible traffic problems.

• increase

• lessen

• replace

• waste

What does the word "decision" mean in the sentence below?

The pianist made the decision to learn a difficult piece.

• failure to decide

• refusal to decide

• action of deciding

• uncertainty about deciding

Which of the following alternatives matches this meaning "burst into flames"?

• hazards

• flared

• ambled

• smolder

Which of the following alternatives matches this meaning "declare, announcing something publicly"?

• stifling

• proclaim

• hazards

• ornate