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To gape or stare thoughtlessly
gawk
verve
Noun
Energy, enthusiasm, vitality
Harold tried not to ______________ when he saw Beyoncé in person, but it was impossible in her presence.
gawk
Use "plaited" correctly in a sentence to show that you understand its meaning and use.
The cheer team decided that everyone need to have plaited hair.
Characterized by madness; insane; raving
maniacal
gnarled
Adjective
Knotted, twisted, lumpy
The house was so crusty and dusty that I'd even call it ___________.
decrepit
Use "gnarled" correctly in a sentence to show that you understand its meaning and use.
After she got in a skating accident, Katie's leg looked completely gnarled.
Notched or toothed on the edge like a saw
serrated
bludgeon
Noun
A short club used as a weapon
Verb
To strike with a heavy club; to use force or strong arguments to gain some point
Through Carla's ___________ sleeves, we could see the tattoo on her arm.
gossamer
Use "banal" correctly in a sentence to show that you understand its meaning and use.
Sammy wanted to read something new, but all she got was the same banal reading materials.
Being grand and impressive, especially in appearance or style.
grandeur
barbarism
Noun
The practice of acts, attitudes, or ideas that go against current standards of good taste or acceptability.
We all need _________ in order to survive.
sustenance
Use "barbarism" correctly in a sentence to show that you understand its meaning and use.
Katniss is outraged by the barbarism of the Capitol and the Hunger Games.
Something that provides nourishment; food needed to live
sustenance
iridescent
Adjective
Having lustrous rainbow-like play of color caused by light.
It was terrifying! A clown came out of nowhere and tried to _______________ me with a club, but I ran away in the nick of time.
bludgeon
Use "grandeur" correctly in a sentence to show that you understand its meaning and use.
The grandeur of Mr. Fancypants's livingroom was breathtaking. It had gold chandeliers and decorative candelabras everywhere you looked.