What does "rustling" mean in the sentence: "The rustling of leaves in the wind provided a soothing sound?"

• gushing

• whispering

• soft sounds of scratches and fluttering

• crashing

In the sentence "The horse balked at jumping over the hurdle," what does "balked" mean?

• hesitated

• refused

• galloped

• leapt

What is the meaning of "lectured" in the sentence: "The teacher lectured the students on the importance of studying?"

• Counseled

• Instructed

• Guided

• Demonstrated

What does "disadvantage" mean in the sentence: "Living far from the city puts us at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing amenities?"

• benefit

• something that creates problems

  or difficulties

• advantage

• privilege

In the sentence "The earthquake left the residents quaking with fear," what does "quaking" mean?

• trembling

• dancing

• shouting

• smiling

What is the meaning of "beacon" in the sentence: "The lighthouse acted as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters?"

• warning

• light

• signal

• shelter

In the sentence "The mishap on the construction site caused a delay in the project," what does "mishap" mean?

• success

• accident

• victory

• achievement

What does "surged" mean in the sentence: "Emotions surged within him as he watched his team win the championship?"

• declined

• wavered

• rose

• stabilized

In the sentence "The memories of the war brought torment to the survivor's mind," what does "torment" mean?

• annoyance

• relief

• comfort

• joy

What is the meaning of "fared" in the sentence: "Despite the storm, the ship fared well on its journey?"

• Struggled

• how someone performed or the progress they made

• flourished

• something that gives light and guidance