Choose the letter that is the best definition for the underlined words.

Test Your Knowledge:

1. We would have made it on time, but we had to stop because of a flat.

a shallow box or basket
a tire with little air in it
smooth and level
broken fender

2. The pacific weather we've been enjoying is unusual for this time of year.

windy and stormy
calm and peaceful
cold and snowy
rainy and grey

3. They followed the recipe scrupulously.

very carefully
by struggling and fighting
unwillingly
outside

4. He wanted to modify his term paper before he turned it in.

of the present time
calm;quiet
throw away
change somewhat

5. The most salient thing he said was that he was leaving.

striking;outstanding
of salt; like salt
something for sale
potato

6. He gave an affirmative answer when asked if he wanted to leave school early.

yes
no
maybe
never

7. We could see the entire chain of mountains stretching out before us.

series of links joined together
series of things linked together
anything that binds
bracelet

8. The day was so hot and damp that I was completely enervated by lunchtime.

weakened
strengthened
pleased
full

9. It is not necessary to iron the material in many of today's clothes.

silver-grey, heavy element
hardness and strength
cut up
smooth or press

10. Let's go out to eat. I've suddenly got an irresistible urge for ice cream.

overwhelming
lazy
doubtful
tired