If you want to go on the guided tour, you need to be punctual. The tour guides begin at 9:00 and not a minute later. What does punctual mean?

Last year, I ran the entire 6 mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines. What does spectator mean?

Yesterday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. The wind speed was ideal. What does ideal mean?

It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite TV show. When he finds me watching it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room. What does disdain mean?

I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees, or anything else that caught his attention. What does frolic mean?

The new film has been heralded as the best family film in five years. What does heralded mean?

Several deer inhabit the woods behind my house. We see them most often in the morning or in the later evening. What does inhabit mean?

The patrons at the hotel were unhappy when the air conditioning stopped working. Some felt like they shouldn't have to pay the full price. What does patrons mean?

I was surprised when I learned that Brittany and Bella were siblings. They don't look or act anything alike. What does siblings mean?

I somehow lost my voucher for a free airline ticket. I can't believe that I was so careless with it. What does voucher mean?

"I hope my new boss is affable," said Mom. "My old boss was very cold and grouchy. It was impossible to talk to him. "What does affable mean?

Junk food is scarce at my house. My mom believes that kids should snack on healthy fruits and vegetables. What does scarce mean?

I like this hiking trail because it is rather secluded. We usually don't see more than five other hikers. What does secluded mean?

The sweltering weather made the outdoor wedding quite uncomfortable. Guests made paper fans from the wedding programs, but they provided very little relief. What does sweltering mean?

Since it was a school day, Denise thought it was uncharacteristic that she saw no children on the street during her drive to work. What does uncharacteristic mean?

After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats. What does coax mean?

John was so ravenous that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut. What does ravenous mean?

Unlike her older brother Jerome, who stayed out all hours of the night, Kate dutifully followed the rules her parents set. What does dutifully mean?

While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mike was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice. What does content mean?

Because he had such good friends and family, Malcolm considered himself privileged. What does privileged mean?

The teacher scrutinized the boy who had money hanging out of his pockets, after a student reported money missing. What does scrutinized mean?