WOW words set 2

Question 1

Demand

Answer 1

to ask for something very firmly. e.g. She demanded that the class close their mouths and listen carefully!

Question 2

staggered (verb)

Answer 2

walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. e.g. she staggered up the steps carrying a pile of books.

Question 3

staggered (adjective)

Answer 3

surprised and shocked at something you are told or at something that happens e.g. I was staggered at the amount of money the ring cost. or I was staggered at her rudeness.

Question 4

splendid

Answer 4

very impressive; very beautiful e.g. “What a splendid day!” remarked Azimah. or “What a splendid park!” announced Hussain as he admired all the rides.

Question 5

sprinted

Answer 5

to run or swim a short distance very fast. e.g. She jumped out of the car and sprinted for the front door. or He sprinted after the train.

Question 6

delectable

Answer 6

describes food that is really yummy. e.g. Naima could smell the delectable cake baking in the oven. OR The delectale chocolate icecream was melting all over Melda’s hands.

Question 7

chortled

Answer 7

to laugh loudly because you are amused. e.g. Valerie chortled when she saw the clown fall over. OR I chortled when my friend told me a joke.

Question 8

gigantic

Answer 8

describes something that’s really big. e.g. the gigantic building could be seen from a distance. Or - The gigantic wedding cake was served to the guests.

Question 9

ingenious

Answer 9

describes someone who is really intelligent and comes up with clever ideas. e.g. Mina had an ingenious idea to ask all her teachers for targets to improve her work.

Question 10

elegant

Answer 10

describes clothes, places, people and things that are attractive and designed well. e.g. The elegant tudong was made of pink silk. Or - The elegant ring had diamonds and saphires in it.