Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Words that create pictures.
I-M-A-G-E-R-Y
100
A person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.
R-A-C-I-S-T
100
Activity done for enjoyment when not working.
Rhymes with creation.
R-E-C-R-E-A-T-I-O-N
100
A word associated with materials that have a high melting point, such as metal and glass.
Liquefied by heat.
M-O-L-T-E-N
100
The second month of the year.
Valentines Day is on the 14th of this month.
F-E-B-R-U-A-R-Y
200
A poetic device: a special kind of metaphor.
Giving a non-human or non-living thing human characteristics
P-E-R-S-O-N-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N
200
To have a strong effect on someone or something.
The action of an object coming forcibly into contact with another.
I-M-P-A-C-T
200
Keeping in good proportions. Equal distribution of weight.
I Walked across a narrow board.
B-A-L-A-N-C-E-D
200
Wear away or change the appearance or texture through long exposure to the atmosphere.
Also associated with the phrase "To come safely through a storm."
W-E-A-T-H-E-R-I-N-G
200
A useful sentence connector used in an extended piece of writing like an essay.
The word replaces "as a result" or "therefore".
C-O-N-S-E-Q-U-E-N-T-L-Y
300
The main character in a narrative.
P-R-O-T-A-G-O-N-I-S-T
300
Eviction: the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law.
D-I-S-P-O-S-S-E-S-S-I-O-N
300
The act or process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing.
R-E-S-P-I-R-A-T-I-O-N
300
The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.
N-U-C-L-E-U-S
300
Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from precious metal.
J-E-W-E-L-L-E-R-Y
400
The character who works against the main character in a narrative.
Actively opposes or is hostile.
A-N-T-A-G-O-N-I-S-T
400
A particular attitude towards or a way of regarding something.
A point of view.
P-E-R-S-P-E-C-T-I-V-E
400
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
N-U-T-R-I-T-I-O-N
400
Resulting in a good outcome.
Producing or promoting a favorable result.
Four syllables starting with a B
B-E-N-E-F-I-C-I-A-L
400
To pronounce a word or phrase clearly breaking it into parts or beats.
The game Charades relies on the use of _______________ as a clue to the answer.
S-Y-L-L-A-B-L-E
500
Everyday language.
Ordinary and familiar conversation.
Not formal.
C-O-L-L-O-Q-U-A-L
500
Following the order in which events occurred.
In ordered sequence.
C-H-R-O-N-O-L-O-G-I-C-A-L
500
A term relating to the heart and blood vessel system.
C-A-R-D-I-O-V-A-S-C-U-L-A-R
500
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
P-H-O-T-O-S-Y-N-T-H-E-S-I-S
500
A disease in the eye.
Inflammation, crusty eye.
Also referred to as "Pink Eye".