Question 1

When the coach asked if anyone wanted to run an extra mile, only Wesley raised his hand. The others stared at him (incredulously), unable to believe he was serious.

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incredulously: 
A) with disbelief B) with joy C) with anger D) with excitement

Question 2

The hikers set up camp beside a (tranquil) stream where the water moved slowly and birds sang softly in the trees.

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tranquil:
 A) peaceful B) dangerous C) crowded D) muddy

Question 3

After hours of work, the engineer finally found the (precise) angle needed for the bridge to stay balanced.

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precise: 
A) exact B) easy C) curved D) complicated

Question 4

Even though the magician practiced for months, his trick (malfunctioned) during the show.

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malfunctioned: 
A) worked perfectly B) failed to work C) surprised the crowd D) disappeared

Question 5

When Brooklyn apologized, her voice was (sincere)—you could tell she truly meant every word.

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sincere:
 A) fake B) honest C) loud D) unsure

Question 6

After the storm, Rebecca noticed her tomato plants had begun to (wilt), their stems drooping in the sun.

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wilt: 
A) stand tall B) grow fast C) droop or bend D) sparkle

Question 7

The detective examined the broken window for (evidence), hoping to find a clue.

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evidence: 
A) proof B) mystery C) decoration D) warning

Question 8

The scientist’s (hypothesis) predicted that plants would grow faster with classical music.

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hypothesis: 
A) silly guess B) proven fact C) educated idea or prediction D) random wish

Question 9

When the power went out, the emergency lights (illuminated) the hallway.

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illuminated:
 A) darkened B) lit up C) blocked D) cooled

Question 10

Adrian read a (biography) about a famous inventor.

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biography: 
A) book about science B) story of a person’s life C) collection of poems D) mystery novel

Question 11

When the principal entered, the noisy cafeteria grew (silent) and still.

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silent: 
A) quiet B) busy C) messy D) surprised

Question 12

The knight showed great (valor) when he faced the dragon without fear.

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valor: 
A) strength B) bravery C) anger D) weakness

Question 13

Piper opened the ancient map and tried to (decipher) the faded symbols.

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decipher: 
A) erase B) hide C) figure out or interpret D) copy

Question 14

When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, Lee gave a (grimace), wrinkling her nose.

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grimace: 
A) smile B) frown C) wink D) laugh

Question 15

The mayor’s speech was full of (optimism), assuring citizens that better days were ahead.

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optimism: 
A) hopefulness B) sadness C) confusion D) fear

Question 16

The campers packed only (essential) supplies—food, water, and flashlights.

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essential:
 A) extra B) necessary C) small D) expensive

Question 17

When the reporter asked a rude question, the athlete responded with (dignity).

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dignity: 
A) respect and honor B) humor C) anger D) fear

Question 18

The students wrote letters to (persuade) the principal to allow a class field trip.

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persuade:
 A) argue loudly B) convince C) announce D) complain

Question 19

After running three miles, Kinsley was (exhausted) and could barely catch her breath.

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exhausted: 
A) thrilled B) tired out C) confused D) busy

Question 20

The scientist examined the rock’s layers to (determine) how old it was.

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determine:
 A) decide or figure out B) ignore C) clean D) hide

Question 21

The judge promised to remain (impartial), listening to both sides.

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impartial:
 A) fair and neutral B) angry C) uninterested D) excited

Question 22

The class created a (miniature) model of the solar system.

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miniature: 
A) small version B) full-sized C) giant D) invisible

Question 23

The storm caused the river to (overflow), spilling into yards.

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overflow: 
A) dry out B) rise above the edges C) freeze D) disappear

Question 24

The teacher told us to read the (excerpt) from chapter 3.

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excerpt: 
A) short part of a longer text B) whole story C) poem D) test

Question 25

The explorer’s journey across the desert was full of (peril).

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peril: 
A) adventure B) danger C) excitement D) luck

Question 26

The scientist’s results were (consistent) each time she repeated the experiment.

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consistent: 
A) changing B) the same C) unclear D) surprising

Question 27

The student’s (elaborate) project included lights and narration.

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elaborate: 
A) simple B) detailed and fancy C) short D) quiet

Question 28

The king wanted to (reclaim) the land taken by enemies.

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reclaim: 
A) take back B) give away C) ignore D) sell

Question 29

After the volcano erupted, the air was filled with (toxic) smoke.

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toxic: 
A) colorful B) poisonous C) cool D) harmless

Question 30

The detective searched for a (motive), trying to learn why the suspect acted.

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motive: 
A) reason B) clue C) time D) plan

Question 31

The new student was (timid) at first, speaking softly.

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timid: 
A) shy B) brave C) friendly D) angry

Question 32

The writer used (vivid) details to describe the sea.

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vivid: 
A) dull B) clear and lively C) long D) sad

Question 33

When the coach shouted encouragement, the team’s (morale) lifted.

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morale: 
A) team spirit B) energy drink C) plan D) rule

Question 34

The substitute teacher tried to (maintain) order by clapping.

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maintain: 
A) start B) keep or hold C) remove D) guess

Question 35

The scientist made an (observation) that the liquid changed color.

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observation: 
A) opinion B) guess C) statement of what is seen D) command

Question 36

Gloria’s speech was (inspiring), making everyone want to work harder.

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inspiring:
 A) boring B) encouraging C) confusing D) upsetting

Question 37

The town built a (monument) to honor soldiers.

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monument: 
A) statue or structure that honors B) parade C) book D) meeting

Question 38

The librarian taught students to (navigate) the online catalog.

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navigate: 
A) build B) steer or find a way C) borrow D) print

Question 39

The astronaut looked down on Earth with (awe), amazed by its beauty.

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awe:
 A) fear and wonder B) confusion C) sadness D) curiosity

Question 40

The archaeologists (uncovered) ancient tools buried beneath the sand.

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uncovered: 
A) dug up or revealed B) hid again C) polished D) lost

Question	Answer
When the coach asked if anyone wanted to run an extra mile, only Wesley raised his hand. The others stared at him (incredulously), unable to believe he was serious.	incredulously: A) with disbelief B) with joy C) with anger D) with excitement	with disbelief	incredulously: Root cred = believe; Prefix in- = not; Related words: credible, incredible, credit.
The hikers set up camp beside a (tranquil) stream where the water moved slowly and birds sang softly in the trees.	tranquil: A) peaceful B) dangerous C) crowded D) muddy	peaceful	tranquil: From Latin tranquillus = calm; Related words: tranquility, tranquilizer.
After hours of work, the engineer finally found the (precise) angle needed for the bridge to stay balanced.	precise: A) exact B) easy C) curved D) complicated	exact	precise: Root cis/cid = cut; Prefix pre- = before; Related words: incision, scissors, decisive.
Even though the magician practiced for months, his trick (malfunctioned) during the show.	malfunctioned: A) worked perfectly B) failed to work C) surprised the crowd D) disappeared	failed to work	malfunctioned: Prefix mal- = bad; Root function = work; Related words: malfunction, function, defunct.
When Brooklyn apologized, her voice was (sincere)—you could tell she truly meant every word.	sincere: A) fake B) honest C) loud D) unsure	honest	sincere: From Latin sincerus = pure or genuine; Related words: sincerity, sincerely.
After the storm, Rebecca noticed her tomato plants had begun to (wilt), their stems drooping in the sun.	wilt: A) stand tall B) grow fast C) droop or bend D) sparkle	droop or bend	wilt: Old English origin; Related words: wither, weaken.
The detective examined the broken window for (evidence), hoping to find a clue.	evidence: A) proof B) mystery C) decoration D) warning	proof	evidence: Root vid/vis = see; Prefix e- = out; Related words: video, visual, provide.
The scientist’s (hypothesis) predicted that plants would grow faster with classical music.	hypothesis: A) silly guess B) proven fact C) educated idea or prediction D) random wish	educated idea or prediction	hypothesis: Root thesis = idea; Prefix hypo- = under/below; Related words: theme, synthesis, antithesis.
When the power went out, the emergency lights (illuminated) the hallway.	illuminated: A) darkened B) lit up C) blocked D) cooled	lit up	illuminated: Root lum/luc = light; Prefix il- = in; Related words: luminous, lucid, translucent.
Adrian read a (biography) about a famous inventor.	biography: A) book about science B) story of a person’s life C) collection of poems D) mystery novel	story of a person’s life	biography: Roots bio = life, graph = write; Related words: biology, autograph.
When the principal entered, the noisy cafeteria grew (silent) and still.	silent: A) quiet B) busy C) messy D) surprised	quiet	silent: Root silere = to be still; Related words: silence, silencer.
The knight showed great (valor) when he faced the dragon without fear.	valor: A) strength B) bravery C) anger D) weakness	bravery	valor: Root val = strength; Related words: value, valid, valiant.
Piper opened the ancient map and tried to (decipher) the faded symbols.	decipher: A) erase B) hide C) figure out or interpret D) copy	figure out or interpret	decipher: Prefix de- = reverse; Root cipher = code; Related words: encipher, decipherable.
When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, Lee gave a (grimace), wrinkling her nose.	grimace: A) smile B) frown C) wink D) laugh	frown	grimace: From Old French grimacer = to make faces; Related words: grim, grimly.
The mayor’s speech was full of (optimism), assuring citizens that better days were ahead.	optimism: A) hopefulness B) sadness C) confusion D) fear	hopefulness	optimism: Root optimus = best; Related words: optimal, optimistic.
The campers packed only (essential) supplies—food, water, and flashlights.	essential: A) extra B) necessary C) small D) expensive	necessary	essential: Root ess = being/existence; Related words: essence, essentiality.
When the reporter asked a rude question, the athlete responded with (dignity).	dignity: A) respect and honor B) humor C) anger D) fear	respect and honor	dignity: Root dign = worthy; Related words: dignify, indignant, dignity.
The students wrote letters to (persuade) the principal to allow a class field trip.	persuade: A) argue loudly B) convince C) announce D) complain	convince	persuade: Prefix per- = through; Root suad = advise; Related words: persuade, suasion.
After running three miles, Kinsley was (exhausted) and could barely catch her breath.	exhausted: A) thrilled B) tired out C) confused D) busy	tired out	exhausted: Prefix ex- = out; Root haurire = drain; Related words: exhaust, exhaustion.
The scientist examined the rock’s layers to (determine) how old it was.	determine: A) decide or figure out B) ignore C) clean D) hide	decide or figure out	determine: Prefix de- = down; Root term = limit; Related words: terminal, terminate, determination.
The judge promised to remain (impartial), listening to both sides.	impartial: A) fair and neutral B) angry C) uninterested D) excited	fair and neutral	impartial: Prefix im- = not; Root part = side; Related words: partial, partner.
The class created a (miniature) model of the solar system.	miniature: A) small version B) full-sized C) giant D) invisible	small version	miniature: Root mini = small; Related words: minimum, minor, diminish.
The storm caused the river to (overflow), spilling into yards.	overflow: A) dry out B) rise above the edges C) freeze D) disappear	rise above the edges	overflow: Prefix over- = beyond; Root flow = move like liquid; Related words: inflow, outflow.
The teacher told us to read the (excerpt) from chapter 3.	excerpt: A) short part of a longer text B) whole story C) poem D) test	short part of a longer text	excerpt: Prefix ex- = out; Root cerpt (carpere) = pluck; Related words: excerpted.
The explorer’s journey across the desert was full of (peril).	peril: A) adventure B) danger C) excitement D) luck	danger	peril: Root peril = risk (Latin periculum); Related words: perilous, imperil.
The scientist’s results were (consistent) each time she repeated the experiment.	consistent: A) changing B) the same C) unclear D) surprising	the same	consistent: Prefix con- = together; Root sist = stand; Related words: persist, resist, assist.
The student’s (elaborate) project included lights and narration.	elaborate: A) simple B) detailed and fancy C) short D) quiet	detailed and fancy	elaborate: Prefix e- = out; Root labor = work; Related words: collaborate, laboratory.
The king wanted to (reclaim) the land taken by enemies.	reclaim: A) take back B) give away C) ignore D) sell	take back	reclaim: Prefix re- = again; Root claim = call out; Related words: exclaim, proclaim.
After the volcano erupted, the air was filled with (toxic) smoke.	toxic: A) colorful B) poisonous C) cool D) harmless	poisonous	toxic: Root tox = poison; Related words: detoxify, toxin.
The detective searched for a (motive), trying to learn why the suspect acted.	motive: A) reason B) clue C) time D) plan	reason	motive: Root mot/mov = move; Related words: motion, motivate, emotion.
The new student was (timid) at first, speaking softly.	timid: A) shy B) brave C) friendly D) angry	shy	timid: Root timidus = fearful; Related words: intimidate, timidity.
The writer used (vivid) details to describe the sea.	vivid: A) dull B) clear and lively C) long D) sad	clear and lively	vivid: Root viv = life; Related words: survive, revive, vividness.
When the coach shouted encouragement, the team’s (morale) lifted.	morale: A) team spirit B) energy drink C) plan D) rule	team spirit	morale: Root moral = behavior/spirit; Related words: morality, moralize.
The substitute teacher tried to (maintain) order by clapping.	maintain: A) start B) keep or hold C) remove D) guess	keep or hold	maintain: Root ten/tain = hold; Prefix main (from manere) = stay; Related words: contain, detain, retain.
The scientist made an (observation) that the liquid changed color.	observation: A) opinion B) guess C) statement of what is seen D) command	statement of what is seen	observation: Root serv = keep; Prefix ob- = toward; Related words: observe, conservative.
Gloria’s speech was (inspiring), making everyone want to work harder.	inspiring: A) boring B) encouraging C) confusing D) upsetting	encouraging	inspiring: Root spir = breathe; Prefix in- = in; Related words: spirit, respiration, inspiration.
The town built a (monument) to honor soldiers.	monument: A) statue or structure that honors B) parade C) book D) meeting	statue or structure that honors	monument: Root mon = remind/warn; Related words: memory, memento, monitor.
The librarian taught students to (navigate) the online catalog.	navigate: A) build B) steer or find a way C) borrow D) print	steer or find a way	navigate: Root nav = ship; Related words: naval, circumnavigate.
The astronaut looked down on Earth with (awe), amazed by its beauty.	awe: A) fear and wonder B) confusion C) sadness D) curiosity	fear and wonder	awe: Old Norse origin; Related words: awesome, awful.
The archaeologists (uncovered) ancient tools buried beneath the sand.	uncovered: A) dug up or revealed B) hid again C) polished D) lost	dug up or revealed	uncovered: Prefix un- = not/reverse; Root cover = conceal; Related words: discover, recover, covert.

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