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This verb means to make something appear as if by magic.
What is conjure?
A word meaning glowing or shining with light.
What is luminous?
“Summon” or “call up” are synonyms for this word.
What is conjure?
A small garden digging tool with a curved blade.
What is a trowel?
Hermione might do this if she sweet-talks someone into eating.
What is wheedle?
This word means to persuade using flattery or sweet talk.
What is wheedle?
A creepy or threatening appearance that suggests danger.
What is sinister?
“Coax” and “sweet-talk” are clues for this word.
What is wheedle?
A claim that proves you were somewhere else during a crime.
What is an alibi?
Blue smoke that surrounds everyone might do this to them.
What is engulf?
To jump suddenly to grab something, like a chess piece attacking.
What is pounce?
Very hot weather that feels roasting or scorching.
What is sweltering?
“Glowing,” “gleaming,” and “shimmering” describe this adjective.
What is luminous?
A sudden painful muscle tightening or twitch.
What is a spasm?
If students look confused or puzzled, this verb describes their reaction.
What is mystify?
If waves or smoke completely swallow something, they do this.
What is engulf?
Partially open or not fully closed.
What is ajar?
“Menacing” and “ominous” are synonyms for this vocabulary word.
What is sinister?
Students might give this as an explanation or defense to avoid trouble.
What is an alibi?
Watching quietly and holding your breath shows this adjective.
What is bated?
When an authority figure officially takes something away.
What is confiscate?
Quietly lowered or restrained, as in “_____ breath.”
What is bated?
“Seize” or “impound” are synonyms for this verb.
What is confiscate?
This noun could also be described as a scoop or small spade.
What is a trowel?
A classroom described as boiling, roasting, and sizzling would be this.
What is sweltering?