Vocabulary

Despondent
After failing her math test, Jenna felt despondent and didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Despondent means:

• happy

• sad

• careful

• confused

Jubilant
The team was jubilant after winning the championship—everyone was laughing and cheering!
Jubilant means:

• happy

• angry

• tired

Grotesque
The monster in the story had grotesque features—his face was twisted and horrifying.
Grotesque means:

• ugly

• pretty

• soft

Exquisite
She wore an exquisite dress made of silk and diamonds to the party.
Exquisite means:

• expensive

• beautiful

• old

Appreciative
Kyle was appreciative of the gift and thanked his friend with a big smile.
Appreciative means:

• Indifferent or apathetic.
• Grateful or thankful.
• Hostile or ungrateful.
• Disinterested or bored.

Swamped
I’m swamped with homework tonight—I have three assignments to finish!
Swamped means:

• relaxed

• excited about free time
• bored with no tasks
• busy

Delectable
The cookies my grandma made were delectable. Everyone wanted more!
Delectable means:

• bland
• inedible
• delicious
• sour

Exhausted
After running the marathon, Paul was completely exhausted and lay down immediately.
Exhausted means:

• energetic and lively
• slightly tired
• ready to run another marathon
• extremely tired or fatigued

Famished
We missed lunch and now I’m famished. Let’s eat something now!
Famished means:

• thirsty
• extremely hungry
• tired
• satisfied

Astute
Emma is an astute student. She always figures out the hardest problems.
Astute means:

• smart

• indifferent or apathetic
• naive or gullible
• clumsy or awkward