When someone acts uninterested in another person and appears distant, they are acting in a way that is "aloof." This word means not caring about what another person says in a way that is somewhat rude. Given the definition of "aloof" and the context of this sentence, it is the best answer.

This sentence explains that Gina, in completing her homework, "always sticks to a set schedule." This means that she is very diligent about her work and trains herself to act in a certain way. The best word to describe this is "disciplined," meaning focused and self-motivated. Therefore, "disciplined" is the best answer choice.

Here, the sentence provides a hint as to what the blank is by indicating that Isabel is very much like her mother, and revealing that her mother is "extremely refined." Another word for "refined" is "classy." Given that the blank should be filled with a word very similar in meaning to "refined," the word "classy" is the best answer choice.

Given that the sentence states that the band played in perfect sync with one another, it is indicating that the musicians played in a manner such that their music was in cadence and agreement. "Harmonious" means to be in agreement, without clashing. It is therefore the correct answer.

Given that Devon's stress disappears when he meditates, the blank should contain a word that reflects an unstressed state of being. "Relaxed" is an excellent fit because it implies the state of being stress-free.

In this sentence, the context clue is that Gina often has to rest "while carrying her bag's extra weight." The blank should be a word that somehow conveys the weight of the bag or how much more difficult it makes hiking. Something that is large and heavy is bound to be a nuisance or burden. Thus, "burdensome" is the best word that can be used to complete this sentence.

Something that you love very much that is very important to you can be called “precious” to you. So a little sister would be “precious” to her older brother. The word “content” means happy with things as they are; “terrifying” means very scary; “restless” means not able to be still or needing to be active; and the word “unbearable” means so horrible or sad that you cannot deal with it.

The word “deprived” means not given or not having things that you want or need, so you can see from the context that this is the correct word to describe a child who feels his or her parents are not letting him or her have things he or she wants. The words “modest” means not boastful about one’s accomplishments or success. Someone who is “confident” believes in him- or herself; and someone who is “intelligent” is smart.

Because the role that Washington played was positive (good) we know that the correct answer must be “heroic.” Someone who is “heroic” behaves like a hero. The word “sorrowful” means very sad; the word “despicable” means very evil or is used to describe someone who does bad things; “enslaved” means lacking freedom as a slave; and “content” means happy with things the way they are.

Something that easily catches fire is called “flammable.” To provide extra help, the word “remorseful” means feeling guilty for having done something bad; “ignorant” means not smart or not understanding things; and “lenient” means not strict and allowing things to happen that might be against the rules.