Enhancing Your Vocabulary with Descriptive Adjectives

What does 'uncanny' mean?

• Strange or mysterious in a surprising way

• Extremely strong or intense

• Extremely old and in poor condition

• Pleasantly juicy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What adjective describes something old or in poor condition?

• Slick

• Mesmerizing

• Dilapidated

• Pungent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means 'attractive in a mysterious way'?

• Mesmerizing

• Hazy

• Gruesome

• Vociferous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'faint' imply when describing a sound?

• Unpleasantly rough

• Not strong or clear

• High and loud

• Very strong and sharp

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which adjective describes a sound made by something heavy falling?

• Raspy

• Vociferous

• Piercing

• Thud

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does 'musty' describe?

• Smooth and shining surface

• Something smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet

• Extremely strong or intense smell

• Pleasantly juicy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means 'soft and has no firm shape'?

• Slick

• Cuddly

• Mushy

• Lukewarm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'subtle' imply when describing a taste?

• Not bright, loud, or noticeable

• Pleasantly juicy

• Very noticeable and powerful

• Smelling or tasting very strong and sharp

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which adjective is used to describe food with a salty or spicy taste?

• Pungent

• Savory

• Succulent

• Subtle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'succulent' mean in the context of food?

• Pleasantly juicy

• Soft and has no firm shape

• Not strong or clear

• Extremely dirty

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4