Vocabulary in context

We offered treats, but it took almost an hour to coax the cat down from the tree. What does coax mean?

Lucas broke his grandmothers favorite vase on accident. He started to sweat in anticipation of what would happen when his grandmother found out. What does anticipation mean?

The dog became aggressive when strangers came over. The dog was growling and barking at the strangers. What does aggressive mean?

Grandma loves to indulge her grandchildren when they visit. She gives them candy and soda and whatever they ask for. What does indulge mean?

The intricate, or detailed, drawing looked like a photograph. What does intricate mean?

Greg pondered the question of what to wear to school because he wanted to make a good first impression. What does pondered mean?

Chris said he would join the club when pigs fly. That sounded absurd! Pigs can't fly because they don't have wings. I don't think Chris knew what he was talking about.What does absurd mean?

Alyssa was sentimental about the old tree in the front yard. She cried when it was cut down. What does sentimental mean?

The new street light illuminated the entire street. What does illuminate mean?

When I pull on the bottom of my sweater, it will elongate and reach below my knees! What does elongate mean?

Payton realized the small glass of water was inadequate when she couldn't put out the large campfire. What does inadequate mean?

Payton realized she needed more water to extinguish the campfire. What does extinguish mean?

Melissa enjoyed the cheering and commotion of the football game. What does commotion mean?

Caleb is an introvert. It is hard for him to make friends because he is shy. What does introvert mean?

The dancers were nimble, or graceful, as they moved across the floor. What does nimble mean?

Use caution, or be careful, when crossing the street or you might get hit by a car. What does caution mean?