Eyes on the prize

The Assateague ponies were surprisingly ______ and thrived in areas that did not have their preferred foods or climates.

• hardy

• senseless

• superior

• frail

Due to the school’s ______ math and science curriculum, they received many applicants.

• glistening

• dull

• superior

• high-priced

The bridge was declared to be too _____ for use after it was inspected by government officials, which is why it was demolished.

• forbidden

• frail

• senseless

• dull

The young girl yearned for a _________ career where she could help those less fortunate and make a difference, so she decided to become a social worker.

• meaningful

• focused

• high-priced

• inferior

Most people enjoy watching television, but I draw _______ from writing stories.

• focused

• optimist

• meaningful

• pleasure

Mr. Dot’s Donuts keeps its food _________ so that working-class people on a budget can afford to eat there.

• inexpensive

• high-priced

• full

• superior

_________ on his phone, it was impossible to get my Dad’s attention without having my hand in front of his face

• inferior

• forbidden

• distracted

• focused

Just stepping into the cave-like master bedroom made her feel as if she was entering some ________ place.

• allowed

• forbidden

• glistening

• pleasure

Students are forced to produce utterly ________ pieces of work about uninteresting topics.

• focused

• senseless

• dull

• distracted

Golf was banned in England and Scotland in 1457 by King James II because he claimed it _________ people from the archery practice necessary for national defense.

• hire

• dismiss

• distracted

• allowed