What's the Word?

1. The desert was so arid that not even cacti could grow there.
What does the word "arid" most likely mean?

• A. Cold and icy
  

• B. Hot and dry

• C. Full of life

• D. Covered in trees

2. Maria felt elated when she heard she had won first prize in the art contest.
What does the word "elated" most likely mean?

• A. Confused
  

• B. Tired

• C. Very happy

• D. Angry

3. The teacher’s directions were so ambiguous that the students didn’t know what to do.
What does the word "ambiguous" most likely mean?

• A. Clear and simple
  

• B. Hard to understand

• C. Funny and amusing

• D. Long and boring

4. The hikers had to ascend the steep mountain trail to reach the summit.
What does the word "ascend" most likely mean?

• A. Go down
  

• B. Climb up

• C. Run around

• D. Rest on

5. Even though she was nervous, Jenna spoke with poise during the presentation.
What does the word "poise" most likely mean?

• A. Anger
  

• B. Clumsiness

• C. Confidence and grace

• D. Fear

6. After the long hike, the campers were completely famished.
What does the word "famished" most likely mean?

• A. Very tired
  

• B. Very hungry

• C. Very happy

• D. Very cold

7. His handwriting was so illegible that no one could read the note he left.
What does the word "illegible" most likely mean?

• A. Neat and clean
  

• B. Funny and silly

• C. Impossible to read

• D. Written in ink

8. The little boy was so timid that he hid behind his mother when introduced to strangers.
What does the word "timid" most likely mean?

• A. Brave
  

• B. Shy

• C. Angry

• D. Excited

9. The magician's tricks bewildered the audience, leaving them in awe.
What does the word "bewildered" most likely mean?

• A. Amazed and confused
  

• B. Calm and relaxed

• C. Angry and upset

• D. Bored and tired

10. Because the box was so fragile, we handled it with great care.
What does the word "fragile" most likely mean?

• A. Heavy
  

• B. Expensive

• C. Breakable

• D. Locked