What is the Definition?
Give an Example
What's The Word?
Use The Word(s) in a Sentence
What is the Definition?
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What is the definition of the word auspiciously?
Promising to go well, favorably
100
Give an example of something that is arduous and explain why it is.
Ex. Bilbo's journey in our play is arduous because it is difficult and hard.
100
The definition of this word is: calmly and peacefully
Serenely
100
Use the word militia in a sentence.
Example: The colonists started a militia to fight against the trained soldiers of the British army.
100
What is the definition of the word morsel?
Tiny piece
200
What is the definition of the word adroit?
Skillful and clever
200
Give an example of something that is precarious and explain why it is.
Ex. Sword swallowing is precarious because it is both dangerous and risky.
200
The definition of this word is: always the same, it happens the same way every time
Invariably
200
Use the word gnarled in a sentence.
Ex. I needed to untangle the gnarled yarn before I could begin sewing.
200
What is the definition of the word charter?
An agreement which gives certain rights to a people, often granted by the King.
300
What is the definition of the word unaccustomed?
Something you are not used to.
300
Give an example of a time when you felt chagrined and explain why you felt this way.
Ex. I felt chagrined when I forgot my lines during the most important scene in the play.
300
The definition of this word is: Kept from going
Detained
300
Use the word revered in a sentence.
Ex. Halimah was revered all around Palo Alto as the best teacher by her students, friends, and other teachers.
300
What is the definition of the word obstreperous?
Noisy and badly behaved
400
What is the definition of the word incoherent?
Not making sense, confused, not logical
400
Give an example of someone or something that is irksome
Ex. My younger brother/sister is irksome because they follow me everywhere and blame me when he/she gets hurt.
400
The definition of this word is: Acting suddenly without thinking beforehand.
Impetuously
400
Use the words banished and baffled in the same sentence.
Ex. I was baffled about why Hannah was banished from her old home. She is such a nice lady.
400
What is the definition of the word begrudge?
To look upon with disapproval
500
What is the definition of the word ruefully?
Regretfully, as if you are sorry about something
500
Give an example of something that is intolerable and explain why it is.
Ex. Mike's singing is intolerable because it is so bad, it hurts my ears. I would rather hear fingernails screeching on a chalkboard.
500
The definition of this word is: Poor people who have nothing.
Paupers
500
Use the words hypocrite and pondering in the same sentence.
Ex. I have been pondering the difference between his words and actions and have begun to realize he is a hypocrite.
500
What is the definition of the word condescension?
Feeling and acting as though you are better than someone
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