Vocab 1
Calling
a strong urge
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Ponder
to think deeply
Which NFL team has become notorious for running a play called “the Tush Push,” also known as “the Brotherly Shove”?
Philadelphia Eagles
Turn of Events
a change in a situation
Contradict
to disagree with and go against a statement or action Contradict
Who wrote the plays Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer's Nights Dream?
William Shakespeare
Embrace
to welcome
What is it called when a quarterback throws a very long pass near or in the end zone with a highly unlikely chance of completion, usually as a last-ditch effort to score?
Hail Mary pass
Contemporary
a person living in the same time period
Speculation
an educated guess about something
Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earheart
Convert
a person who has changed their beliefs
What state is the Baltimore Ravens from?
Maryland
Revitalize
to give life to
Revolutionize
to completely change something
What day did the United States become its own country?
July 4, 1776
Censor
to look at and control the content of materials
How many teams have birds as their logo?
5
Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks
Persecute
Persecute to treat someone unfairly because of their religious beliefs
Theory
an explanation for why something happens based on evidence
Which president was assassinated while visiting a theater? (hint: he always wore a tall black hat)
Abraham Lincoln
Condemn
Something is wrong or bad
Which team has won the most Super Bowls?
Pittsburg Steelers and New England Patriots are tied at 6 Super Bowl wins each
Immoral
going against the right or wrong