"Everyone else ie enjoying the festival," I thought to myself as I wistfully watched excited festival attendees walk by the deli window en route to the parade.

What is the meaning of wistfully in the paragraph?

Now, six years later, Michelle was attempting to capture a sunset for a local photography contest. She groaned as storm clouds rolled in before the sun had a chance to cast its vibrant colors across the sky.

Read the dictionary entry.

capture 'kap-cher\ v
1. to gain control by force 2. to hold someone's interest 3. to take an opponent's piece in a game 4. to preserve a mood, scene, or quality

Which definition best matches the way capture is used in the paragraph?

Kyle and Kristin hauled me up and supported me on each side as I slipped and stumbled. After a while I was able to balance on my own. I figured out howt to push off and glide too. By the end of the day, I was able to make tiny, tentative turns on the ice. The word tentative comes from the Latin word tentare which means "to feel or try". What does tentative mean in the paragraph?

What is the meaning of the word "benevolent" in the sentence: "The benevolent queen helped her people during difficult times."

What does the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy" mean?

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

What vocabulary word means something that proves or disproves something; proof

What is a synonym for "elated"?

I watched Uncle Roy make his way back to the barn. He was right. Grandma loved me so much that I couldn't bear to keep anything from her.

Read the dictionary entry below.

bear 'ber' v

1. to make a product 2. to give a statement as a witness 3. to tolerate a burden 4. to possess a certain characteristic

Which definition best matches the meaning of bear as it is used in the paragraph?

As a Duchess of Cambridge, I was honored to serve as an official ambassador for the Olympic Games when they were held in London this year. William and I attended many of the events, including an equestrian competition in which William's cousin, Zara Phillips, won a silver medal. She proudly represented the British riding team in the show jumping event.

In this paragraph, the word equestrian, which is based on a Latin root, means related to --

Athena and Arachne set up their looms and selected colorful threads as crowds of fascinated people gathered to watch the competition. Each talented artisan would create an original tapestry, and the villagers would decide the winner. Soon, the fingers of the weavers were gliding across the looms as the competitors worked effortlessly, interlacing the multi-hued yarn.

Which word from the paragraph helps the reader understand what multi-hued means?

What is the meaning of the word 'arduous' in the sentence: 'The arduous journey took them through dense forests and over steep mountains.'

Which word is a synonym for 'meticulous'?

What does the prefix 'pre-' in the word 'preview' mean?

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

What is a synonym for 'melancholy'?

In the sentence 'The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects,' what does 'benevolent' mean?

What does the suffix '-less' in the word 'hopeless' mean?

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'elusive' correctly?

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid' in the sentence: 'The artist used vivid colors to bring the painting to life.'

Which word is an antonym for 'abundant'?

What does the root 'bio' in the word 'biology' mean?

Choose the sentence that uses the word 'contemplate' correctly.

What is the meaning of the word 'serene' in the sentence: 'The serene lake was a perfect spot for meditation.'