The Banana Tree Vocabulary

Which word best describes a situation that causes great damage or suffering?

• merciless

• calamity

• tormented

• impeded

What does "merciless" mean?

• Showing kindness

• Without pity or compassion

• Easily influenced

• Filled with regret

Which word means to block or delay the progress of something?

• Relentlessly

• Calamity

• Tormented

• Impeded

"Relentlessly" is closest in meaning to:

• Occasionally

• Gently

• Persistently

• Carelessly

In the sentence "The merciless ruler showed no compassion," what could replace "merciless"?

• Benevolent

• Ruthless

• Generous

• Sympathetic

A natural disaster like a devastating earthquake would be considered a:

• Calamity

• Torment

• Impediment

• Relentless event

If someone pursues a goal "relentlessly," they:

• Give up easily

• Take frequent breaks

• Proceed with caution
  

• Keep going without stopping

Which word describes a person who feels extreme mental or physical pain?

• Impeded

• Merciless

• Tormented

• Relentless

"The project was impeded by lack of funding." In this sentence, "impeded" means:

• Accelerated

• Hindered

• Supported

• Completed