Vocabulary in Context Flashcards

After the storm, the town was in a state of _____, with debris scattered across every street and neighborhood.

Answer: turmoil

'Turmoil' means a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, fitting the aftermath of a destructive storm.

The chef's new dish received _____ reviews, with several critics calling it one of the best meals they had ever tasted.

Answer: glowing

'Glowing' reviews means enthusiastically favorable praise, consistent with critics calling the dish exceptional.

The museum's _____ collection of ancient artifacts attracted scholars and tourists from around the world.

Answer: extensive

'Extensive' means covering a large area or range, which would make a collection worthy of worldwide attention.

Despite the _____ weather forecast, the hikers decided to continue their trek up the mountain.

Answer: ominous

'Ominous' means giving the impression that something bad is about to happen, creating a reason for concern about the hike.

The company's financial report was _____, painting a bleak picture of its prospects for the coming year.

Answer: dire

'Dire' means extremely serious or urgent, consistent with a report that paints a bleak picture of the future.

The detective carefully _____ every clue before presenting his theory to the police chief.

Answer: scrutinized

'Scrutinized' means examined or inspected something very closely, which is what a thorough detective would do with clues.

Her _____ memory allowed her to recall events from decades ago with remarkable clarity and precision.

Answer: prodigious

'Prodigious' means impressively great in size or degree, describing a memory remarkable enough to recall distant events vividly.