^{Read the sentence & choose the best meaning for the underlined word.}

Rick was not tired after running the race because he had built up his stamina.

^{Read the sentence & choose the best meaning for the underlined word.} Most of the children are afraid of Miss Wilson because she has a sinister look.

^{Read the sentence & choose the best meaning for the underlined word.} The approaching storm made the skies look dismal.

^{Read the sentence & choose the best meaning for the underlined word.} The actor's performance was superb. He won the award for Best Actor at the ceremony.

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

In the above context, what does "rash" mean?

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does "bashing" mean in the above text?

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

What does "esteemed" mean?

Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.

What is a cotton gin?

In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

A daunting task is one that would ________ someone.