Card/Board Games
Ball Games & Boxing
Unit 2 Vocab
Wild Card
New York
100

I couldn't help but ask my mom for money when she was already mad at me. I felt like I was _____________.

Dicing with death

100

After moving to New York City and starting a new job, my life was ______________.

a whole new ball game

100

The view was ___________ because of the morning fog.

hazy

100

He couldn't help but _________ about winning the championship after months of hard work.

boast

100

What country gave New York the Statue of Liberty?

France

200

He just won the lottery, so he spends it like it is ________________.

Monopoly money

200

The team was losing 5-3, and before the match ended, they decided to ____________. 

Throw in the towel.

200

The keynote speaker was incredibly ___________. We loved listening to her presentation.

engaging

200

The room was __________ with the scent of fresh roses.

perfumed

200

What is the name of the popular street to see a musical?

Broadway

300

Even though the negotiators offered a deal far below out asking price, our CEO maintained her ___________, giving no hint of her disappointment.

poker face

300

I think I'll have to __________ for our meeting tomorrow morning because I have an emergency dentist appointment. 

take a rain check

300

My grandma's food smells so ___________. I love when she cooks!

aromatic

300

I tried applying for this job, but _____________ me since it was a popular position.

the dices were loaded against me

300

What is the largest park in Manhattan?

Central Park

400

I _______________ when everyone least expected it.

played my ace

400

The player hit ___________ when he decided to push the other player and scream in his face.

below the belt

400

I know you're mad, but I don't think comparing your job stress to my health stress is ____________ in this situation. They're not the same.

applicable

400

We can't trust our teacher because every day the requirements of the class change. She is always _____________. 

moving the goalpost

400

What is the tallest building in New York City?

One World Trade Center

500

When the manager resigned, Sarah ___________ and made all the important decisions. 

Held all the cards

500

My dad didn't ____________ when he yelled at me and grounded me.

pull any punches

500

His relentless ____________ earned him the respect of everyone on the team.

work ethic

500

The test was so hard. When I came back home, I felt ___________.

punch-drunk

500

New York has two baseball teams. What are the names of the two teams?

New York Yankees and New York Mets

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