Stirring Things Up
When someone rolls their eyes at the rules and breaks them just to prove a point, they’re doing this.
What is flout?
A quiet moment in the middle of chaos, like the calm in a movie right before the jump scare, is this.
What is lull?
If someone hides your backpack just to watch you panic, this word fits their behavior.
What is malicious?
When a ruler steps out on a balcony and announces a new law, that dramatic moment is this.
What is a proclamation?
That word that’s on the tip of your tongue but refuses to come out? It’s this.
What is elusive?
If someone’s behavior makes adults whisper and raise eyebrows, it might be labeled as this.
What is deviance?
If you’re practically on your knees begging for a deadline extension, this is the word for it.
What is implore?
Marching into the principal’s office without knocking takes this kind of boldness.
What is brazen?
A lighthouse in the dark, or a person who gives hope when things are rough, can be described as this.
What is a beacon?
When someone older begins to forget names or mix up dates, they might gently be described as this.
What is senile?
A story, song, or meme that challenges authority without directly saying it’s dangerous might be called this.
What is subversive?
That stunned, panicked feeling when you realize you studied the wrong chapter.
What is consternation?
A student who follows every rule, volunteers often, and never gets called out might be called this.
What is irreproachable?
When someone uses powerful words to win an argument—or distract from the truth—they’re using this.
What is rhetoric?
This describes what happens when you feel drained, stuck, or neglected—like a houseplant that hasn’t been watered in weeks.
What is languish?
If a school had no rules, no schedule, and no one in charge, it would descend into this.
What is anarchy?
If someone faces a huge challenge and doesn’t even flinch, they’d be described with this word.
What is undaunted?
A kind act or a hard-earned achievement that deserves applause can be described with this word.
What is laudable?
This word fits someone who sees what’s coming and tries to warn others—even if no one listens.
What is a prophet?
A performance so jaw-dropping or a talent so huge it stuns everyone could be called this.
What is prodigious?
When someone answers, “Well, that depends…” just to avoid taking a side, they’re doing this.
What is equivocate?
A squeaky shoe, a ticking clock, or that kid who won’t stop humming might be called this.
What is irksome?
If someone feels held back, trapped, or literally chained, this harsh word might fit.
What is a manacle?
If something starts off looking lucky or promising—like a sunny day before a big event—it’s called this.
What is auspicious?
When someone steps back to let another person lead out of respect, they’re showing this.
What is deference?