Word Meaning Challenge

What does the word 'vivid' mean in the sentence 'The artist used vivid colors in her painting'?

• Soft, gentle, or subtle

• Bland, unremarkable, or lackluster

• Dull, faded, or muted

• Bright, intense, or striking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the sentence 'The detective was able to deduce the culprit's identity', what does 'deduce' mean?

• To cook a meal

• To fly a plane

• To infer or conclude

• To dance in a circle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy students', what does 'stern' mean?

• happy, cheerful, or friendly

• soft, gentle, or lenient

• confused, uncertain, or hesitant

• serious, strict, or harsh

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the sentence 'The dark clouds were ominous, signaling an approaching storm'?

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• indicating a peaceful and calm atmosphere

• giving the impression that something good is going to happen

• bright and cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The author's eloquent speech captivated the audience', what does 'eloquent' mean?

• incoherent

• confusing

• articulate

• rambling

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'furtive' mean in the sentence 'The furtive glances between the two friends suggested they were hiding something'?

• Open and honest

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Eager to be noticed

• Careless and unobservant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The hiker's stamina allowed him to complete the difficult trail', what does 'stamina' mean?

• The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

• The ability to cook

• The ability to swim

• The ability to fly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence 'Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient'?

• unable to recover from difficult conditions

• easily discouraged by challenges

• lacking the ability to face challenges

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence 'The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air', what does 'aroma' mean?

• A bright light

• A pleasant smell or fragrance

• A loud noise

• A bitter taste

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'pensive' mean in the sentence 'She sat by the window, lost in pensive thoughts'?

• Happy and carefree

• Deeply thoughtful or reflective

• Confused and disoriented

• Angry and frustrated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4