Context Clues
Words in Action
Current Events
Memoir/Writing
Challenge Round
100

A student refuses to change their opinion about a school rule, even after hearing several good arguments. What word best describes the student?

Adament

100

A principal requires all students to wear ID badges while on campus. This requirement is an example of a ______.

Mandate

100

A peaceful march is held because citizens disagree with a new policy. What vocabulary word describes the march?

Protest

100

A book tells the true story of the author's childhood and personal experiences. What type of text is it?

Memoir

100

This word means "without any limits, restrictions, or exceptions."

Absolute

200

A plant has not grown in months and appears weak and unhealthy. Which vocabulary word best describes its condition?

Languish 

200

A speaker's words motivate students to pursue their goals and work harder. Which vocabulary word describes what the speaker did?

Inspire

200

A newspaper article explains how a decision changed an entire community. Which vocabulary word describes the effect of that decision?

Impact

200

An essay presents information fairly and is based on evidence rather than personal feelings. What word describes the essay's viewpoint?

Objective

200

This word describes something that is obviously wrong, offensive, or shocking.

Flagrant

300

A person scrolls through their phone for an hour without any purpose or goal. Which word best describes how they spent their time?

Idly

300

A candidate travels around the state giving speeches and meeting voters before an election. What is the candidate doing?

Campaign

300

People continue fighting for equal treatment despite opposition and obstacles. Which vocabulary word best describes what they are doing?

Endure

300

A review is heavily influenced by the writer's opinions and personal preferences. What word describes the review?

Subjective

300

A student's argument is organized, logical, and all parts work together. Which vocabulary word best describes the argument?

Coherent

400

A pond has not had fresh water moving through it for weeks. What word best describes the water?

Stagnant

400

A lawyer speaks on behalf of someone who cannot defend themselves. Which vocabulary word describes this person?

Advocate

400

A government limits freedoms and treats a group unfairly through force and control. Which word best describes this situation?

Oppression

400

An author's ideas connect smoothly from one paragraph to the next, making the writing easy to understand. What word describes the writing?

Coherent

400

A famous leader faces harsh public disapproval, continues working toward a cause, inspires others, and eventually changes society. Name TWO vocabulary words that best describe the leader.

Endure & Inspire

500

A company ignores warning signs because business has been successful for years. Their self-satisfaction prevents improvement. What word describes this attitude?

Complacency

500

A citizen begins a movement that leads to major changes in unfair laws. Which word best describes that person?

Activist

500

An unfair policy causes widespread public anger and immediately sparks demonstrations across a city. Which vocabulary word best describes what the policy did?

Provoke

500

A memoir describes a person's mistakes, growth, and eventual forgiveness from others. Which vocabulary word best captures the person's journey?

Redemption

500

A community suffers under unfair treatment for years. One citizen begins speaking out, organizes demonstrations, motivates others, and eventually helps create positive change. Name 4 words.

Oppression, activist, protest, and inspire

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