Lesson 2 Sentences
The sudden explosion helped ______ the rocket high into the sky.
Catapult
The leaves began to ___________ in the breeze as the storm approached.
Flutter
He tried to ________ the suprise gift behind his back.
Conceal
(Especially of bad weather) become less severe or intense.
Relent
A twisting movement of a road or river.
Winding
He stood on the rocky _____, afraid to look down at the river below.
Ledge
He could not wait to ________ the last slice of pizza.
Devour
Without support, the ancient wall started to ________ into dust.
Crumble
A mild dislike of something.
Distaste
Demanding money or a benefit for not revealing information about another person.
Blackmail
The students watched in _______ as the tower of blocks collapsed.
Dismay
An ___________ studies objects left behind by people from long ago.
Archaeologist
The large crowd did not ________ the confident speaker.
Intimidate
A feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
Displeasure
(Of an animal) Feeding on other animals.
Carnivorous
The short hiking ________ gave us chance to explore the forest.
Excursion
The _______ child asked questions about everything he saw.
Inquisitive
The smell from the trash was so ________ that everyone ran away!
Repulsive
An substance allowing light to pass through it.
Translucent
Spread from one person to another by direct or indirect contact.
Contagious
Her calm expression made her seem _________ to the criticism.
Impervious
Despite the setback, the coach remained ________ that the team would improve with practice.
Sanguine
Even during turbulence, the pilot remained ____________ and focused.
Imperturbable
Guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
Treacherous
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Avarice