Wordly Wise Make-Up Units 5-7

Before she became an astronaut, Sally Ride was fascinated by astronomy. What does fascinated mean in this sentence?

• interested

• bored

• confused

• surprised

Jane gave us a feeble excuse for being late. What does feeble mean in this sentence?

• short

• unclear

• terse

• unbelievable

There's a remote chance that he'll win the race. What does remote mean in this sentence?

• possible

• upsetting

• great

• slim

We received a substantial amount of rain yesterday. What does substantial mean in this sentence?

• heavy

• small

• useful

• normal

The team was shocked by the coach's harsh words. What does harsh mean in this sentence?

• kind

• ordinary

• expected

• discouraging

A solitary hiker is

• hiking alone.

• highly experienced.

• leading a group.

• walking very slowly.

The architect used many vertical lines in her design. What does vertical mean in this sentence?

• up and down

• left to right

• straight

• curved

The chess match lasted five hours, but he finally conquered his opponent. What does conquered mean in this sentence?

• challenged

• praised

• divided

• defeated

Flowers grew out of a crevice in the rock. What is a synonym for crevice?

• canyon

• waterfall

• brook

• crack

Which of the following regions is most likely to have an avalanche?

• the desert

• the mountains

• a lake

• a river