Nouns
Thoughtful sadness
Melancholy
To ruin someone’s reputation; defame
Vilify
Friendly, welcoming, gracious
Cordial
It is _________ to think that we would not review vocabulary before the quiz!
Ludicrous
What is it called when the airplane shakes while in the sky?
Turbulence
a government based on absolute power or cruelty
Tyranny
To throw overboard or discard
Jettison
making quick decisions and taking sudden action; hasty; impulsive
Impetuous
Jane from Uprising grew up wealthy, but by the end of the book, she was ___________.
Destitute
The name of this game
Jeopardy
A short amusing story or interesting narrative
anecdote
to be necessary, worthwhile, or advantageous for
Behoove
the first of its kind
Unprecedented
Marie originally wanted spaghetti for dinner, but then she said she wanted tacos. Now she wants pizza! She can be very _______.
Fickle
Dexterity: a high level of skill with the ________
Hands
equality or equivalence; balance among a group of rivals
Parity
to calm or pacify
Quell
impossible to correct, control, or discipline
Incorrigible
It is ______ to try and change my mind. I am incredibly stubborn.
Futile
This question is the ___________ question in this category. Hint: think about the box placement
Penultimate
Rudeness
To annoy, anger, or stir up emotion
Provoke
Temporary, short-lived
Ephemeral
Mother Theresa could be described as very _______. She was always helping others.
Altruistic
Does serpentine have a positive or negative connotation?
Negative