Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

A deep summertime sleep
Descriptive words, III

To survive winter in cold climates, some animals go into a state of inactivity. Their breathing and heart rates become very low. This state is called hibernation. In hot climates, some animals go into a state of inactivity to survive summer. What is this state called?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Replace the underlined word with a word 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. One letter is provided.

1. All of the dancers enjoyed the energetic music.

I. lively

E. wonderful

A. sufficient

2. Trees are uncommon at the peaks of high mountains.

O. ample

A. scarce

U. vigorous

3. The mysterious scratching was caused by a cat.

A. rare

T. magnificent

E. puzzling

4. Although she is a successful artist, Mrs. Ellis remains a humble person.

C. wonderful

N. modest

R. lively

5. Rosa always gives to charity and is the most unselfish person I know.

N. sufficient

A. generous

H. magnificent

6. We had no explanation for the odd lights in the night sky.

G. scarce

M. agitated

V. peculiar

7. Five scoops of ice cream were sufficient even for me.

I. enough

U. dazzling

A. vigorous

8. No one knew who built the primitive monument.

E. modest

O. ancient

N. uncommon

9. Frantic people tried to leave the island before the hurricane arrived.

L. Unselfish

D. Ample

T. Panicky

10. We spent a wonderful day sightseeing in the city.

S. splendid

P. rare

M. damp