Vocab #2 HARD

Read the following sentence: "The enormous elephant walked slowly through the forest." Which word could best replace "enormous" without changing the meaning of the sentence?

• tiny

• huge

• quick

• gentle

You come across the word "reluctant" in a story. Using clues from the sentence, "She was reluctant to try the new food, even though her friends encouraged her," what does "reluctant" most likely mean?

• excited

• unwilling

• hungry

• happy

Given the sentence: "The children scampered across the playground," which word could you use to replace "scampered" to show a similar action?

• crawled

• strolled

• dashed

• sat

If you read the sentence, "The mysterious box sat in the corner, untouched for years," what does the word "mysterious" suggest about the box?

• It is very old.

• It is well-known.

• It is strange and unknown.

• It is broken.

You see the word "generous" in the sentence, "The generous boy shared his lunch with his friend." Based on the sentence, what does "generous" mean?

• selfish

• kind and giving

• hungry

• tired

Which word best completes the sentence: "After the storm, the streets were ______ with water"?

• dry

• flooded

• empty

• clean

Read the sentence: "The teacher commended the student for her hard work." What does "commended" mean in this context?

• ignored

• praised

• punished

• questioned

If someone is described as "timid," which situation best shows this trait?

• Speaking loudly in front of a crowd

• Hiding behind a parent when meeting someone new

• Running a race

• Laughing with friends

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The scientist used a ______ to look at the tiny cells."

• telescope

• microscope

• binoculars

• periscope

In the sentence, "The athlete was determined to win the race," what does "determined" mean?

• lazy

• unsure

• motivated

• tired