ESL Sentence Meaning Flashcards
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the players were _____ to finish the game."
Answer: determined
"Determined" fits the contrast signaled by "despite," showing strong will to continue.
Which word means the same as "abundant" in: "The harvest was abundant this year"?
Answer: plentiful
"Abundant" means existing in large quantities, so "plentiful" is the synonym.
Choose the best word: "The instructions were so _____ that no one could follow them."
Answer: confusing
If no one could follow them, the instructions must have been "confusing."
What does "reluctant" mean in: "She was reluctant to share her opinion"?
Answer: unwilling
"Reluctant" describes someone who is hesitant or unwilling to do something.
Choose the word that best completes: "The teacher praised the student for her _____ effort."
Answer: diligent
Praise pairs with "diligent," meaning hardworking and careful.
Which word means the opposite of "expand" in: "The metal began to expand in the heat"?
Answer: contract
"Contract" means to shrink or get smaller, the opposite of expand.
Choose the best word: "He spoke in a _____ voice so the baby would not wake up."
Answer: soft
A "soft" voice is quiet and gentle, appropriate to avoid waking a baby.