1) Reluctant — Maya looked reluctant to join the group, hesitating at the doorway as if she wasn’t sure she wanted to participate. a) Not sure or unwilling to do something b) Excited and eager to do something 2) Vast — The desert seemed vast, stretching endlessly in every direction with no houses or trees in sight. a) Very small or tiny b) Very large or huge 3) Precise — The scientist made precise measurements, making sure every detail was exact and accurate. a) Close, but not exact b) Exact and accurate 4) Inevitable — It felt inevitable that the storm would arrive; dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled louder each minute. a) Certain to happen; unavoidable b) Impossible to happen 5) Deteriorate — Without repairs, the old bridge began to deteriorate, slowly breaking down and becoming unsafe. a) To improve quickly b) To get worse over time 6) Reassure — To reassure her friend, Lily spoke calmly and said everything would be okay, hoping to comfort her. a) To comfort someone and reduce worry b) To scare or stress someone 7) Abundant — Food was abundant at the festival; tables overflowed with fruit, pastries, and other dishes. a) A large amount; more than enough b) Very little; not enough 8) Rigid — The teacher’s rules were rigid, leaving no room for flexibility or exceptions. a) Easy-going and flexible b) Strict; not flexible 9) Vulnerable — The small bird appeared vulnerable in the storm, shivering and unable to fly to safety. a) Easily hurt or in danger b) Completely safe and protected 10) Convey — The speaker tried to convey her message clearly so everyone could understand her ideas. a) To keep a secret and not share it b) To communicate or express an idea 11) Perish — Plants would perish without water, drying out and dying in the summer heat. a) To die or be destroyed b) To grow and become stronger 12) Anticipate — The students anticipated the field trip eagerly, counting down the days with excitement. a) To ignore something and forget about it b) To look forward to or expect something 13) Significant — Winning the award was a significant achievement, something she worked hard for and was proud of. a) Important or meaningful b) Unimportant or random 14) Baffle — The puzzle continued to baffle him; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t figure it out. a) To explain clearly b) To confuse or puzzle someone 15) Demonstrate — To demonstrate how the experiment worked, the teacher showed each step in front of the class. a) To show or explain how something works b) To hide information and keep it secret

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