1. The benevolent woman donated money to the orphanage every month. What does “benevolent” most likely mean?
(A) Mean
(B) Generous
(C) Wealthy
(D) Strict
2. The ominous clouds gathered above, warning of an approaching storm. What does “ominous” most likely mean?
(A) Bright
(B) Encouraging
(C) Threatening
(D) Harmless
3. After the long hike, the travelers were parched and searched eagerly for water. What does “parched” mean?
(A) Excited
(B) Thirsty
(C) Lost
(D) Rested
4. Although the movie started out slowly, the climactic ending was exciting and unexpected. What does “climactic” mean?
(A) Boring
(B) Disappointing
(C) Most exciting
(D) Least important
5. The fragile vase shattered into pieces when it hit the ground. What does “fragile” most likely mean?
(A) Strong
(B) Heavy
(C) Breakable
(D) Large
6. The elated crowd cheered when the team scored the winning goal. What does “elated” mean?
(A) Angry
(B) Sad
(C) Extremely happy
(D) Bored
7. The detour sign redirected traffic around the closed road. What does “detour” mean?
(A) Shortcut
(B) New driver
(C) Police stop
(D) Alternative route
8. The ancient ruins of the temple fascinated the archaeologists. What does “ancient” most likely mean?
(A) Modern
(B) Colorful
(C) Very old
(D) Beautiful
9. Despite being apprehensive about public speaking, she gave an excellent speech. What does “apprehensive” mean?
(A) Confident
(B) Nervous
(C) Proud
(D) Curious
10. He scribbled his name quickly before running out the door. What does “scribbled” most likely mean?
(A) Wrote neatly
(B) Drew a picture
(C) Wrote carelessly
(D) Erased
11. The ominous clouds gathered above, warning of an approaching storm. What does “ominous” most likely mean?
(A) Bright
(B) Encouraging
(C) Threatening
(D) Harmless
12. After the long hike, the travelers were parched and searched eagerly for water. What does “parched” mean?
(A) Excited
(B) Thirsty
(C) Lost
(D) Rested
13. Although the movie started out slowly, the climactic ending was exciting and unexpected. What does “climactic” mean?
(A) Boring
(B) Disappointing
(C) Most exciting
(D) Least important
14. The fragile vase shattered into pieces when it hit the ground. What does “fragile” most likely mean?
(A) Strong
(B) Heavy
(C) Breakable
(D) Large
15. The elated crowd cheered when the team scored the winning goal. What does “elated” mean?
(A) Angry
(B) Sad
(C) Extremely happy
(D) Bored
16. The detour sign redirected traffic around the closed road. What does “detour” mean?
(A) Shortcut
(B) New driver
(C) Police stop
(D) Alternative route
17. The ancient ruins of the temple fascinated the archaeologists. What does “ancient” most likely mean?
(A) Modern
(B) Colorful
(C) Very old
(D) Beautiful
18. Despite being apprehensive about public speaking, she gave an excellent speech. What does “apprehensive” mean?
(A) Confident
(B) Nervous
(C) Proud
(D) Curious
19. He scribbled his name quickly before running out the door. What does “scribbled” most likely mean?
(A) Wrote neatly
(B) Drew a picture
(C) Wrote carelessly
(D) Erased