Vocab
What does it mean when people or an object all around you or something?
What is surround
Capable of bending easily without breaking
flexible
What is an antonym for the word organize?
disorder messy chaotic
The peasant defied the king by spitting in his face. Define defied
Stood against, challenge the authority of
What is a synonym for the word support ?
help assist aid
When something last for a small period of time.
What is temporary
The robber vaulted over a wall to escape police pursuit. What does the world vault mean?
What is jump?
Santa Claus is known for his jovial attitude. Define jovial
Joking, good-natured
The man felt his life was in jeopardy when armed attackers broke into his house. Define jeopardy
hazard, at risk
Rather than keeping his crush a secret, Ethan kept overtly flirting with the embarrassed girl. Define overtly
Openly, obviously
Having a form of a circle.
What is circular
The act of moving through, under , over or past something on the way from one place to another.
passage crossing passing
After falling out of a helicopter, the soldier was isolated from his allies by enemy troops. Define isolated
Separated, kept away from
What is a synonym for the word maximum ?
highest greatest most
The invading army breached the wall, and the defenders were soon defeated. Define breached
Broke through
What is a synonym for the word insert?
place, load, put
The ninja-like criminal used a rope to rappel down the side of the skyscraper and escape police pursuit. Define rappel
Quickly climb down a steep face with a rope.
to notice something
observe see watch
The two wrestlers grappled with each other during the match. Define grappled
Grabbed each other with strong grips.
The man served thirty years in jail for his transgressions. Define transgressions.
Broken law or rules
The cheetah seemed relatively docile after receiving a dose of tranquilizer. Define docile
Peaceful, tame
The uncoordinated criminal plummeted off the side of building and landed on a police car. Define plummeted.
Fall awkwardly
The man demanded demonstrative proof of black holes before he would believe in them.
Conclusive evidence.
What is a synonym for the word furious ?
angry upset enraged
While the citizens waited for the bombs to drops, the feelings of tension were palpable.
Obvious, plain, evident.