Which word means “to make smaller or draw together”?

Which word means “careful and persistent in doing work”?

Which word means “to add extra details to something”?

5. Which word means “an overwhelming number or amount”?

Which word means “hard to explain or understand”?

After hours of studying, Maya remained ______ and finished her science project carefully.

The teacher spoke in a ______ manner, saying exactly what she meant without softening her words.

9. The artist loved to _______ her paintings with glitter and tiny beads.

10. The detective’s mysterious story began to _______ the class—they couldn’t stop listening.

11. The _______ river rushed down the mountainside after the heavy rain.

12. Because of strict ________, some parts of the movie were removed before it could be shown.

13. The baby seal’s soft eyes and gentle nature made it seem _______.

14. The campers moved _______ through the forest so they wouldn’t startle any animals.

15. The old book’s cover was so faded that the title was almost _______.

16. After losing power during the storm, the family had to _______ the freezing temperatures until morning.

17. The police searched for the _______ who escaped from the city jail.

18. The nurse gave the patient a gentle _______ to remind him to take his medicine.

19. The meditation room was filled with candles and soft music, creating a _______ atmosphere.

20. The magician’s trick was so _______ that the audience could not figure out how it was done.