Definitions
This word means “to look up to or respect someone.”
What is admire?
To trick or mislead someone is to __________.
deceive
Maria shakes with fear before her speech. She begins to __________.
tremble
Walk with long steps
What is stride?
The deepest parts of the ocean are called the __________.
depths
A reference to a famous person, place, or event.
What is allusion?
A deserved punishment is called __________.
retribution
A swarm of bees fills the sky. “Swarm” means…
to move in large numbers
Easily broken
What is brittle
To express deep sadness is to __________.
lament
A story that explains how something began.
What is origin myth?
A surprising discovery is a __________.
revelation
A person believed to speak for God.
What is prophet?
To hold tightly is to __________.
grasp
Stories passed down by word of mouth.
What is oral tradition?
Something holy or worthy of respect is __________.
sacred
A student studies all night and finishes their project completely. They __________ it.
fulfilled
Having strong morals
What is being virtuous?
Bringing something back to life is called __________.
revival
A universal character or idea found across cultures.
What is archetype?
To complete something fully is to __________.
fulfill
A culture tells stories aloud for generations without writing them down. This is…
oral tradition
A person with strong ideas about the future.
What is a visionary?
A very strong or violent force is described as __________.
fierce