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It made me feel sad to see my friends so unhappy. What is the meaning of the word sad?

• sorry

• satisfied

• shocked

• unhappy

Please do not speak when it is the teacher's turn to talk. What is the meaning of the word speak?

• talk

• cover

• swallow

• promote

Harry Potter may be an old book but young readers still enjoy reading it. What is the meaning of the word old?

• fresh

• early

• recent

• time-tested

I don't know how he can afford a new car – maybe he has enough money to pay for it, but he’s just hiding it from all of us. What is the meaning of the word afford?

• has enough money to pay

• looking for money to buy things

• to place something comfortably

• giving or taking one thing in return for another

Travis went on a stroll around the city. In other words, he walked around to relax. What is the meaning of the word stroll?

• a relaxing walk

• a lack of agreement

• a careful search

• a competitive encounter between two people

Cindy is known to dress flamboyantly. However, today she is wearing a dull color. What is the meaning of the word flamboyantly?

• looking dull and boring

• plain and simple

• in a colorful and bright manner

• too common and not nice

The new boss is always cranky. He is in contrast with his secretary who is very friendly. What is the meaning of the word cranky?

• sociable

• approachable

• easily annoyed

• happy-go-lucky

The judge asks for silence when he hears a murmur, the sound of something being said quietly, in the courtroom. What is the meaning of the word murmur?

• an expression of joy

• something said clearly

• something said quietly

• great satisfaction

I was one of the lucky winners who won a free trip to Universal Studios. I was also fortunate to bring two of my friends with me. What is the meaning of the word fortunate?

• lucky

• planned

• expected

• disastrous

Lions are carnivores -- they eat mostly meat or flesh of animals. What is the meaning of the word carnivores?

• animals that don’t eat

• animals that eat meat

• animals that eat plants

• animals that are picky eaters