Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

The tallest dinosaur
Descriptive words, II

Scientists believe that a certain type of dinosaur was the tallest, with a height measuring about 60 feet (18 meters). What dinosaur was this?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Replace each underlined word or phrase with the word or phrase that has a similar meaning. Choose your answers from the words after each sentence. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. Some letters are provided.

1. The hostess greeted us with a friendly smile.

E. quiet

O. pleasant

I. tired

2. Kelly was weary after finishing her report.

U. rare

R. honorable

O. exhausted

3. Because of his job, my father makes regular trips to Los Angeles.

O. frequent

E. peaceful

A. splendid

4. The amount of snowfall in our town this year was extreme.

L. weary

S. excessive

N. not common

5. The circus performers put on a splendid show.

W. an honorable

R. a dazzling

O. a proud

6. The nights are quiet in the mountains.

D. peaceful

T. brilliant

M. enthusiastic

7. Brendon was feeling satisfied that he had been named student of the month.

O. quiet

A. proud

U. agreeable

8. Uncivilized humans created wonderful cave paintings.

S. Eager

X. Rare

N. Primitive

9. Ali was impatiently waiting to get his turn at the game.

S. eager

T. delightful

A. calm

10. Jennifer hardly ever gets sick, and it is unusual for her to catch a cold.

E. excessive

U. exhausted

I. rare