Understanding Words in Context

What is the definition of the word 'frugal' as used in the sentence: 'She was frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals'?

• Careless with money and spending it unnecessarily

• Indifferent to money and not concerned with spending

• Careful with money and not spending it unnecessarily

• Generous with money and spending it freely

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The teacher's acerbic comments made the students uncomfortable', what does the word 'acerbic' mean?

• Sharp and forthright, often in a way that is critical or sarcastic

• Soft and gentle

• Bitter and resentful

• Sweet and pleasant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• To move gently through the air

• To stand still in the air

• To explode with force

• To sink quickly into the ground

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence: 'The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous'?

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

• calm and peaceful

• bright and cheerful

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The politician's speech was replete with promises', what does 'replete' mean?

• Empty

• Lacking

• Sparse

• Full

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word 'furtive' in the sentence: 'The furtive glances exchanged between the two friends raised suspicions'?

• Shy and reserved

• Open and honest

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Loud and attention-seeking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

In the sentence 'The athlete's tenacity helped her overcome numerous obstacles', what does 'tenacity' mean?

• Persistence and determination

• Weakness and vulnerability

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Laziness and indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'elusive' mean in the sentence: 'The elusive butterfly flitted from flower to flower'?

• difficult to find or catch

• slow and lazy

• easy to find or catch

• colorful and vibrant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'The detective's keen observation skills helped him solve the case', what does 'keen' mean?

• dull or unobservant

• sharp or perceptive

• bitter or resentful

• soft or gentle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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

• easily discouraged by challenges

• lacking the ability to adapt to adversity

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• unable to recover 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