Wordly Wise Lesson

David gave Helena a frigid nod. What does frigid mean in this sentence?

• slow

• gloomy

• unfriendly

• friendly

Before she became an astronaut, Sally Ride was fascinated by astronomy. What does fascinated mean in this sentence?

• interested

• bored

• confused

• surprised

Jane gave us a feeble excuse for being late. What does feeble mean in this sentence?

• short

• unclear

• terse

• unbelievable

Deposit the money in your savings account. What does deposit mean in this sentence?

• remove

• put

• ignore

• count

There's a remote chance that he'll win the race. What does remote mean in this sentence?

• possible

• upsetting

• great

• slim

We received a substantial amount of rain yesterday. What does substantial mean in this sentence?

• heavy

• small

• useful

• normal

The team was shocked by the coach's harsh words. What does harsh mean in this sentence?

• kind

• ordinary

• expected

• discouraging

Which of the following walks with a waddle?

• a crow

• a runner

• a duck

• a dancer

A colony of mushrooms is growing on the lawn. The mushrooms are

• scattered all over.

• clustered together.

• all the same size and shape.

• going to be there for a short while.

A solitary hiker is

• hiking alone.

• highly experienced.

• leading a group.

• walking very slowly.