(V) to try to beat others in a race or contest

My cousin is training to ______ in a bicycle race this summer. 

compete

(ADJ) dangerous; hazardous

Skydiving and mountain climbing can be _________ sports.

(V) to hide from view

I ______ my diary in a box under my bed so that no one will read it. 

(ADJ) lasting for a very long time or forever

Baby teeth fall out, but _________ teeth do not.

(ADJ) rare and valuable; special or dear

My most _______ possession is this ring with four _______ gems in the setting. 

(ADJ) moving slowly; lacking energy

After eating a big lunch and resting in the hammock, I felt so _______ that I could barely move. 

(N) a talk about things 

Our teacher gathered us in a circle for a ___________ about our upcoming field trip.

(V) to move forward or make progress

After I finished the books in Level One, I _________ to Level Two.

(N) something that lifts you up, either physically or emotionally 

I couldn't reach the doorbell, so my brother gave me a _______.

(N) something that prevents things from going through

The people made a _______ of sandbags to keep the river from flooding their town.

(V) to praise the value of something; suggest as worthwhile

I ________ you try the milkshakes at the local diner; they're delicious!

(N) a feeling of being grateful and thankful

When Dad gave me a new computer game, I showed my _______ by giving 

him a big hug.

(N) someone who joins in an activity

The winner of the race will receive a medal, but all ________ will receive a

T-shirt. 

(ADJ) something that lasts only for a short time

The power outage was _______; our electricity was back on by morning.

(V) to buy something 

Our family tries to ______ things when they're on sale. 

(V) to pay no attention to something

If someone teases you, just ______ him or her and walk away. 

(V) to turn down or refuse something

Mike had to ______ the invitation to his friend's party because his family was going to be out of town. 

(V) to dive into water; to fall sharply

Standing at the edge of the boat, my heart started to ______ as I watched my necklace ______ into the sea.

(ADJ) having the skill to do something

My little brother is _______ of tying his shoes, but he asks for help anyway.

(ADJ) extraordinarily large, heavy, and solid

It took eight men to move the ______ oak table into the moving van.

(V) to melt after being frozen

The frozen turkey must _____ in the refrigerator for three days before we can cook it. 

(N) a long piece of music played by an orchestra

The famous composer, Mozart, wrote a _______ that was nicknamed "Jupiter."

(ADJ) happening without planning

I wasn't expecting the joke to be funny, but I let out a _________ laugh.

(ADJ) likely to fall over or fall apart due to weakness

The _______ old fence blew over with the first strong winter wind.

(N) a person or thing that is a source of help or support

The library is a great ________ for learning about American history.

(N) a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation

The sailors were in a ____________ when the mainsail ripped.

(ADJ) confused; uncertain

I was __________ because the directions to the museum did not make sense to me. 

(ADJ) hard to control; wild

The ______ crowd went wild when the rock stars appeared.

(N) a tool that can help you figure out in which direction you are facing

We knew that the camp was to the southwest, so we used our _____ to help us find our way back to it. 

(N) - the mood or feeling of a place

The _________ during the test was quiet and serious.

(V) to strike or bump together

If you don't watch where you're going, you can ______ with someone.

(V) to tell someone about what he or she has done wrong

Father will _______ young children if they have poor table manners.

(ADJ) showing a firm decision to do something

No matter how tired he got, Harry was ________ to finish the race.

(N) a situation that requires a difficult choice

Bonnie's ______ was whether to attend her best friend's birthday party or play in the championship soccer game. 

(ADJ) not following any pattern or order

The teacher put everyone's name in a jar and drew the teams in _____ order.

(ADJ) very easy to see or understand

It was ______ from the smile on her face that she was happy to see her grandmother.

(N) something that you must do

After my birthday, one of my ______ was to write thank-you notes to the people who game me gifts.

(N) a sudden feeling of great fear that comes over a person or group       

I felt _____ when I thought I'd lost my purse. 

(ADJ) very high; grand or noble

Roberta's ____ ambitions include designing _____ skyscrapers in

New York City.

(V) to waste time; to be slow

If you ______ before breakfast, you'll miss your ride to school.

(ADJ) dull and dark; sad

The _____ weather on the day of the school picnic was mirrored by the ____ expressions on the students' faces.

(N) a dull, steady pain

After the doctor gave me a shot, I had an _____ in my arm for days.

(ADJ) lacking interest, enthusiasm, or energy

Your piano playing won't improve if you have a _______ attitude about practicing. 

(V) to talk about other people's personal lives when they are not present

The neighbors _______ about why the Wong family moved to New York, but no one really knows for sure.

(N) playful behavior that often annoys or irritates others and may cause harm

The puppies' _____ stopped being funny when they chewed up Papi's new slippers.

(ADJ) slightly wet or damp

I used a _____ towel to wipe the pencil marks off my desk.

(V) to change in order to get along in a new situation

A chameleon can ______ to its surroundings by changing color to blend in with rocks and trees.

(N) the home of a particular group of plants and animals

Although you might see a lion at a wild animal park, its natural ________ is the African savanna.

(ADJ) soaked or completely wet

We got _______ when we were caught out in the rain without an umbrella.

(V) to soak up liquid; to take in information

I read the instructions twice in order to _____ the information about how to _____ the paint I spilled on the rug.

(N) a story that is handed down from the past that is often based on fact, but is not completely true.

The _______ of Johnny Appleseed is based on the life of a man named John Chapman.

(V) to shine and sparkle

The crystal goblets are so clean that they ______ in the candlelight. 

(V) to make someone smile or laugh

The playful monkeys always ____ the visitors at the zoo.

(ADJ) tired or exhausted

Mom was ________ after driving for almost three days to get to Grandma's house. 

(ADJ) confused or puzzled; perplexed

I was ________ by the complicated directions for assembling my new model car.

(N) a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires attached to parts of its body

The puppeteer was so skilled in moving the __________ that the puppet almost seemed real.

(V) to order someone to do something

The trainer at the wild animal park likes to ________ the wolf to bring him a stick.

(ADJ) very funny; hysterical

The movie was so ________ that we almost cried from laughing so hard.

(V) to eat something very quickly or hungrily

Zoo visitors like to gather at feeding time to watch the cheetahs ____ their snack.

(N) a performance by one performer

Your could tell that Anoki had been practicing, because he performed the _____ perfectly.

(ADJ) someone or something that is the only one of its kind

A fish that could survive on dry land would be ________.

(N) someone who is applying for a job or running in an election

Each _______ for school president gave a speech at the assembly.

(ADJ) many; great in number

The curious student asked ________ questions during the science lesson.

(ADJ) correct; having no mistakes

We need to know the ____ measurements of the desk to be sure it will fit in my room. 

(N) 1. the numerals from zero through nine

2. fingers and toes

We have started adding numbers with three ______ in math this week.

(N) plants that have several woody stems instead of trunks

The yard looked beautiful now that several of the ______ were blooming.

(ADJ) giving off light

The full moon was so _________ that Tim did not need a flashlight to see the path.

(ADJ) hostile; wanting to fight

The Peacemakers at our school use conflict resolution to help stop  ________ behavior.

(ADJ) filled with joy

Jessica felt ______ when she crossed the finish line first.

(V) to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick

The wolf tried to ________ Little Red Riding Hood by dressing like her grandmother.

(ADJ) without good sense; silly

It was ______ to try to eat the broth with a fork!

(V) to defeat; overcome; conquer

Zack had to _______ his fear of the dark before going camping with his friends.

(N) a medicine or treatment used for healing

(V) to return something to its proper condition

Adam's mother gave him mint tea as a ______ for his upset stomach.  She hoped it would ______ his stomachache quickly.

(N) a scene of noise and confusion; chaos

There was _______ on the decks of the Titanic when the ship began to sink.

(ADJ) 1. happening by chance; not planned

2. informal; not fancy

When Jared's _____ meeting with a friend led to a dinner invitation, he was glad his _____ clothes were neat and clean.

(ADJ) hard to get along with; cranky

Because Jerry is so _________, I already know he won't agree with me.

(ADJ) having a lot of money; wealthy

Marta loved to visit her ______ aunt because she had a swimming pool and a tennis court.

(N) a person who lives alone to be away from other people; recluse

The _______ saw other people only when he hiked into town to buy groceries.

(ADJ) attractive in dress; fashionable

James was such a _____ dresser that he looked like a model.

(V) to run away suddenly and secretly

The bank robbers planned to ______ with thousands of dollars.

(V) to cut short; reduce; shorten

Jeff's teacher suggested he ______ the time he spends playing video games if he wants to do better on his homework.

(ADJ) low in spirits; discouraged

Hiroshi felt _______ when he didn't break the record for the long jump

(V) to get off the subject, especially when speaking or writing

The teacher took a moment to _____ to tell a funny story before getting back to the lesson.

(N) a valued object handed down from generation to generation

Alana's gold locket was a family ______ that had belonged to her great-grandfather.

(ADJ) fond of being with others; sociable

Because Heather is so __________, she always has friends around her.

(ADJ) easy to handle or train

Anita's ______ dog won the prize for "best-behaved pet" at the show.

(N) skill in using the hands

After playing the piano for years, Thomas has wonderful ________.

(ADJ) always changing in interests or loyalty

We weren't surprised when Lisa switched teams at the last minute, because she is often _______.

(N) a loud fight; altercation

When the pitcher accidentally hit the batter with a fastball, a ______ broke out between the two teams.

(V) to begin to grow; sprout

The spring rains helped the wildflower seeds to _________.

(V) to put into groups according to a system

Lilia will _____ the insects in her collection by color.

(ADJ) boring; tiresome

Three hours of weeding a garden can be ________.

(V) to caution or warn; reprimand

Mrs. Wu had to ________ her students about running in the hallway.

(ADJ) 1. from another country

2. different; strange

We served lots of _______ foods at the international celebration.  The hamburgers looked ______ alongside all the other exotic foods. 

(N) a room or building where art is shown or sold

Ima was impressed by all the colorful paintings in the ________.

(V) to bother repeatedly

My brother shoots rubber bands at me when he wants to ______ me.

(V) to allow yourself to enjoy something

Adrianne fought the urge to ______ her craving for the rich chocolate dessert.

(ADJ) having no money or other means of living

The fifth-graders raised money to help _____ people in their community.

(N) a confused mess

 The ______ of books in the box made it impossible to find what I was looking for.

(N) a prepared talk about something

(V) to scold

The park ranger gave a ______ about wild animals. He told about having to ______ some campers about leaving food out for the bears.

(V) to move carefully and skillfully

Mike tried to _____ his bike around the cones on the obstacle course.

(ADJ) very excited with worry or fear

Lynn was so ______ that she'd miss the bus for the field trip that she ran all the way to school.

(N) a person of the same age or ability level

Even though Daisy is Roberto's ____, she is three inches taller than he is.

(ADJ) not moving or flowing; still

When a puddle of water is ______, harmful bacteria can grow in it.

(ADJ) not groomed; not neat or tidy

After a week of camping in the wilderness, everybody looked quite _______.

(ADJ) lacking variety or excitement; monotonous

The movie was so ________ that I fell asleep.

(V) to refill

After the long race, the runners had to _______ the water in their bodies.

(N) the science of growing crops and raising livestock

My uncle studied ________ in college and now grows organic tomatoes that he sells to restaurants.

(V) to block off

(N) a barrier used to block passage

The fire department had to ______ the streets for the parade. They parked their firetrucks across the crosswalks to make a ___________.

(V) to not be loyal or faithful to

Kimberly didn't mean to ____ Laura's secret when she told Ana.  She thought Ana already knew about it.

(N) something that makes something else complete

Cinderella's glass slippers were the perfect ______ to her gown.

(ADJ) bold in standing up against someone or something

The colonists were ______ when the king's soldiers ordered them to return home.

(ADJ) hardworking

Amy is a ______ student who always turns in her homework on time.

(ADJ) doing a job in a timely manner with the least amount of effort or materials

Pete was such an ______ busboy that he could stack and carry all the plates on the table at once.

(V) to be more clever than someone else

Edmond always won at chess because he could _____ any player he faced.

(ADJ) attractive and exciting; enchanting

Heads turned as the _______ movie star walked down the red carpet.

(ADJ) dangerous

A curvy road becomes ________ during heavy rainstorms.

hazardous

(N) an entertainer who speaks without moving his or her lips

The _________ made it look like his wodden dummy was telling the jokes.

(ADJ) clever or skillful, especially at inventing or solving problems

The ________ children made a skateboard using old roller skates and a piece of wood.

(N) a small ornament or decorative object

The souvenir shop at the amusement park was full of __________.

(V) to make the natural features of an outdoor area more attractive by adding trees or plants

(N) an area of land that you can view from one place

After we ________ the yard, the _________ outside the living room window will be more pleasant.

(ADJ) not strict in enforcing rules and restrictions

Mrs. Johnson was so _____ about deadlines that most students turned in their projects late with no consequences.

(V)1. to show respect or unquestioning obedience

2. in traditional China, a bow from a kneeling position where the forehead touches the ground as a way to show respect.

Although I am not required to get on the ground and _______ to my parents, I am expected to _______ to their wishes by never talking back to them.

(V) to give a good reason or cause for something

Mark knew he could ______ getting home from school late by explaining that the bus got a flat tire.

(N) a pleasant smell

Breezes full of ripe summer _____ floated over nearby meadow and hill.

(V) to burn something so that the outside is black

We tried not to _____ the barbecue chicken.

(ADJ) a smell or taste that is strong and pleasant but is not sweet

The _________ spaghetti sauce smelled scrumptious.

(ADJ) not having courage or confidence

My dog is _______ when meeting new people at the park.

(N) someone who is not at all brave

I am a ________ when it comes to skydiving and bungee jumping.

(ADJ) small, pretty, and delicate

I had a ______ lace tablecloth.

(V) annoying

It's ________ to students when teachers assign too much homework.

(N) determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people oppose it

It takes a lot of ______ to play college sports.

(V) to refuse to do what someone with authority tells you to do

It's disrespectful to ______ your parents and teachers.

(ADJ) angry or surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated

The little girl was _______ when she wasn't allowed to get a toy at the store.

(V) to make a serious promise to yourself or to someone else

When people get married, they ____ to love each other.

(ADJ) fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well

The hallway was ___ before the lights were turned on.

(V) failed to look after someone or something properly 

Our neighbor ______ his yard when he went on vacation.

(N) a particular type of land

The ________ in San Francisco is very hilly!

(V) 1. suddenly decreased in value or amount

2. fell suddenly and quickly from a high place

The skydiver ________ from the sky.

(ADJ) rude or showing no respect for other people

The student had an ________ look after being told she had homework.

(V) ran with quick, short steps like a child or small animal

The bunny _______ across the yard.

(ADJ) happening often

It's _____ to be nervous when starting at a new school.

(N) polite behavior and respect for other people

You should show _______ when speaking with someone older than you.

(V) put all of the parts of something together; gathered together

We _________ the jigsaw puzzle without becoming weary.

(ADJ) available in large quantities

In the summer, watermelon is _______.

(V) caring or feeling sorry about someone's problems

My friend was ______ when my dog was sick.

(N) when you are so anxious, nervous, or upset that you cannot think calmly

Her ________ was obvious when she was stuck in traffic.

(V) to gently rub or press your nose or head against someone to show affection

The cat likes to ________ the toy.

(V) to make someone feel certain that something is true

It's not hard to _______ someone to eat a cupcake

(V) to disagree with something, especially by saying the opposite is true

When he said that all dogs were mean, I had to _________ him.