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A feeling that someone or something is worthless
disdain
200
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy
200
Define "Naive"
showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
200
Look thoughtfully at or think about for a long time
contemplate
200
Define "cynic"
Person who believes others don’t do things for good reasons but for self interest
400
What part of speech is "solemnly"?
adverb
400
What part of speech is apathy?
noun
400
What part of speech is "Tenacious"?
adjective
400
What part of speech is berate?
verb
400
What part of speech is "livid"?
adjective
600
What power word's synonyms are: blab, disclose, and leak?
divulge
600
List 2 synonyms for "vindictive"
revengeful, mean, bitter, answers will vary
600
What power word's synonyms are: appliance, device, gear?
apparatus
600
What power word's synoynms are: crave, beg, ask?
implore
600
List 2 synonyms of "angst".
anxiety, fear, dread
800
What is the context in this sentence?
"The smell of cookies emanated from the kitchen and spread into the living room."
spread into the living room
800
What is the context in this sentence?
"My mom was presumptuous about what I was doing this weekend. It was bold to think I didn’t have any other plans."
bold to think
800
What is the context in this sentence?
My dad is very meticulous about the lawn. He has an exact height he wants it to be.
an exact height
800
What is the context of this sentence?
"He was so unreceptive of how to make extra money. I’ve never seen anyone so close-minded before!"
close-minded
800
What is the context in this sentence?
"The invitation was very vague. It didn’t tell us where the party was, what time, or the date."
didn't tell us where the party was...
1000
What short story used the power word "talisman"?
"Her husband drew the talisman from his pocket and the three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm."
The Monkey's Paw
1000
What short story used the power word "blissful"?
"For her, this was a blissful time of day. She knew he didn’t want to speak much until the first drink was finished, and she, on her side, was content to sit quietly enjoying his company after the long hours alone in the house."
"Lamb to Slaughter"
1000
Write a sentence using obscure WITH CONTEXT.
varying answers
1000
varying answers
1000
What short story used the power word "invariably"?
“...Well, he didn’t work here very long…Which invariably seems to follow the breaking of glass or dishware in a public restaurant."
"Flowers for Algernon"