ITBS Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

The professor's lecture was so monotonous that several students fell asleep. What does 'monotonous' mean?

Accepted Answer

dull and repetitive

Answer

Monotonous means tediously repetitive with little or no variety, making it boring.

Question 2

After weeks of drought, the farmers were overjoyed when they saw the rain and felt the parched earth absorb water. What does 'parched' mean?

Accepted Answer

extremely dry

Answer

Parched means dried out due to heat and lack of moisture.

Question 3

The knight vowed to be loyal and steadfast in service to the king. What does 'steadfast' mean?

Accepted Answer

firm and unwavering

Answer

Steadfast means firmly committed and not changing, especially in loyalty or purpose.

Question 4

The toddler's antics at the grocery store were quite amusing to other shoppers. What does 'antics' mean?

Accepted Answer

playful silly behaviors

Answer

Antics are amusing or attention-grabbing acts or behaviors, especially silly ones.

Question 5

The author used vivid imagery to portray the scene so readers could almost see it themselves. What does 'vivid' mean?

Accepted Answer

producing strong mental pictures

Answer

Vivid means producing clear, lifelike, and striking images in the mind.

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