Write the letter for the choice that best defines the italicized word.

Question

1.) When training for the marathon, Edgar had to run every day to increase his *stamina*

health

invincibility

strength

endurance <-----

2.) No one doubted Maria’s *mettle* after she rushed into the burning house to rescue her pet hamster

courage <----

power

intelligence

concentration

3.) The Roman Empire believed itself to be *invincible* for hundreds of years, but it eventually fell to invaders in the fifth century.

assaulted

unconquerable <----

a symbol of safety

a fortress

4.) In order to control the city, the army knew that it would be necessary to establish a base in the *citadel.*

region of safety

wall or embankment

fortress <----

home

5.) Kenny was a *stalwart* friend; he refused to abandon Jim in Jim’s hour of need.

dependable <-----

recovering

unconquerable

mentally tough

6.) Though disappointed by losing to their biggest rivals, the team showed themselves to be ________ by winning four of their next five games.

invincible

bulwarks

resilient <----

assailants

7.) Wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, Todd showed incredible _________ for over ten years while fighting for his freedom.

asylum

fortitude <----

invincibility

bulwarks

8.) When the country’s government fell apart and vicious military leaders assumed control, many citizens feared for their safety and sought ________ in neighboring nations.

asylum <------

assailants

bulwarks

citadels

9.) When the river levels began to rise, the townspeople quickly built a _______ to keep their homes from flooding.

citadel

mettle

stalwart

bulwark <-----

10.) The general knew that if his soldiers were to ________ the ships that were bringing food to the enemy, it might be possible to win the battle without a full-scale invasion.

mettle

assail <----

stalwart

resilience

Answer 1

Perfect! All your answers are right.

:-)

Answer 2

Yaaay! Thank you for help Ms.Sue!!

You are truly amazing <3 :)

Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

Answer 3

:-)

You're very welcome, Jazy!

I hope you've enjoyed this holiday, too.