Mrs. Olsen used to love to play the piano. But since she started to lose her hearing, she seldom plays anymore.

What does seldom mean?

People always comment about how much Lucy resembles her mother. They have the same eyes, hair, and smile.

What does resembles mean?

Joan decided to withdraw her support of Matt for class president when she learned that he had cheated on a test.

What does withdraw mean?

Denise stared at the immense pile of laundry and wondered how her children could go through so many clothes in a week.

What does immense mean?

Dad thought the salsa was too bland, so he added more garlic.

What does bland mean?

The owl swooped down and grabbed the mouse with its sharp talons. The poor little mouse didn't have a chance.

What does talons mean?

The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster.

What does evaded mean?

It was cold at the summit of the mountain, but the view was unbelievable!

What does summit mean?

Josie wished she did not have to decline the wedding invitation, but she already had other plans.

What does decline mean?