Vocabulary Context clue

The Hikers guessed that it would take 3 full days to reach the pinnacle of the mountain.

What does the word PINNACLE mean in this sentence?

• Bottom

• Middle

• Top

Andy decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.

What does the word terminate mean in the sentence above?

• Continue

• Stop

• Alter

Megan decided to go for a stroll. It would feel good to stretch her legs and walk.

What does the word stroll mean in the sentence above?

• walk

• go out

• ride

Joe vaulted over the fence when he saw the dog chasing him.

What does the word vaulted mean in the sentence above?

• Hide

• Jump

• Hop

Hannah has a strong aversion to snakes, spiders, and mice. Whenever she sees one, she runs in the opposite direction.

What does the word aversion mean in the sentence above?

• A strong dislike for something.

  
  

• A strong like for something.

  
  

• Tiring or difficult.

  
  

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

What does parched mean?

• Tired

• Hungry

• Thirsty

• Drowsy

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  

What does haphazard mean?

• lost

• worried

• lovable 

• disorganized

The children pleaded with their mother to get them an ice cream cone, which they rarely got to enjoy.

What does the word pleaded mean in this sentence?

• Asked

• Begged

• Wanted

• Called