Row 1
A person who doesn't believe people do things for good reasons.
cynic
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy
Define "savvy"
Having common sense and good judgement
Which power word means someone is extremely talented and skilled at a young age?
prodigy
Look thoughtfully at or think about for a long time
contemplate
What part of speech is "solemnly"?
adverb
What part of speech is grueling?
adjective
What part of speech is "Tenacious"?
What part of speech is "vulnerable"?
adjective
What part of speech is "berate"?
verb
What power word's synonyms are: urge, push, force
compulsion
Compassionate, forgiving, and thoughtful are antonyms for what word?
vindictive
What power word's synonyms are: dim, muted, low-key
subdued
Escape and avoid are synonyms for which power word?
evade
What power word's synoynms are: crave, beg, ask?
implore
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
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
What is the context in this sentence?
I am very inept when cutting the lawn. I must not be skilled because I leave tufts of high grass everywhere and it never looks good.
not skilled and/or tufts of grass everywhere
What is the context in this sentence?
The flood of students emerged from the school on the last day. They ran out from inside, excited for the end of the year.
out from inside
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
What story used the power word "apathy"?
"The old people buried their dead...and expectations gave place to resignation-the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes called apathy.
The Monkey's Paw
What 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"
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"
Who is the character thinking this and who is the character talking about?
"She’s sitting awkwardly against the wall of the chimney, oblivious to the rain that runs down her face. I shift to turn toward her. A spasm of pain shoots up my injured leg."
Day is talking about June.
What story is a form of the word "blantant" used?
"Just like I told you when you first called me about this, nobody wants to deal with a trial for such a small-potatoes case when the defendant is so blatantly guilty."
Notes from the Midnight Driver