Word Definition

Directions: Choose the answer choice that best defines the word in capital letters.

1) URGE 6) UNSUCCESSFUL

A. to decorate A. failing to meet one’s goals

B. to praise B. depending on others
C. to redo C. causing trouble
D. to encourage D. decorating something

2) MINOR 7) CENTRAL

A. larger in seriousness A. on the coast

B. shorter in height B. relating to sports
C. greater in size C. in the middle
D. lesser in importance D. relating to a government

3) ORDINARY 8) NUMEROUS

A. fragile or delicate A. broken

B. normal or plain B. many
C. chilly or cold C. successful
D. famous or well known D. poor

4) STARTLE 9) PROVIDE

A. to begin or get going A. to improve or make better

B. to defeat or beat B. to request or ask for
C. to surprise or frighten C. to speak or talk
D. to offer or give D. to give or offer

5) SATISFIED 10) VISUAL

A. talented or skilled A. relating to food

B. affordable or cheap B. relating to art
C. content or happy C. relating to sight
D. depressing or sad D. relating to science

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