ESL Sentence Meaning Flashcards
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Choose the word that best completes: "The crowd grew _____ as the team scored the winning goal."
Answer: excited
A winning goal would make a crowd "excited."
What does "temporary" mean in: "They found a temporary solution to the problem"?
Answer: short-term
"Temporary" means lasting only a short time, not permanent.
Choose the best word: "The old bridge was too _____ to support heavy trucks."
Answer: weak
If it cannot support trucks, the bridge must be "weak."
Which word is closest in meaning to "rapid" in: "The river had a rapid current"?
Answer: fast
"Rapid" means very fast or quick.
Choose the word that best completes: "He was _____ for being late and apologized to the group."
Answer: embarrassed
Apologizing for being late suggests he felt "embarrassed."
What does "prevent" mean in: "Wearing a helmet can prevent injuries"?
Answer: stop
"Prevent" means to keep something from happening, that is, to stop it.
Choose the best word: "The library must remain _____ so students can concentrate."
Answer: quiet
Concentration requires a "quiet" environment.