Definitions
A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
Ancestor
Perplexed, confused, or puzzled.
Bewildered
Gather, collect, or cluster.
Scatter
Before winter arrives, the squirrels will ______ nuts and hide them in the trees.
A) Scatter
B) Hoard
C) Chastise
D) Marvel
B) Hoard
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.
Mischief
An event regarded as a portent or a sign of good or evil to come.
Omen
To reprimand, discipline, or punish severely.
Chastise
Open, communicative, frank, or honest.
Secretive
Breaking the school honor code was considered a major ______ that required a meeting with the principal.
A) Omen
B) Aptitude
C) Phenomenon
D) Transgression
D) Transgression
Doing something in a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner.
Petulantly
A natural ability to do something; a talent.
Aptitude
Agony, torment, or severe mental or physical pain.
Anguish
Cowardice, timidity, or fear.
Courage
It took several months for the new student to ______ into the culture of the school and feel comfortable.
A) Assimilate
B) Chastise
C) Marvel
D) Scatter
A) Assimilate
Speaking in a way that expresses dry, mocking, or sarcastic humor.
Wryly
Having many curves and turns; winding or serpentine.
Sinuous
To be filled with wonder, admiration, or astonishment.
Marvel
Malignant, harmful, or dangerous.
Benign
The player hung his head in ______ after realizing he had scored a goal for the opposing team.
A) Anguish
B) Ancestor
C) Humiliation
D) Mischief
C) Humiliation
A yearning desire, particularly for something that is difficult to attain.
A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is questionable or remarkable.
Painstaking, precise, or showing great attention to detail.
Meticulous
Distinctive, memorable, or extraordinary.
Nondescript
After riding the spinning teacups, the child felt too ______ to walk in a straight line.
A) Benign
B) Dizzy
C) Nondescript
D) Secretive
B) Dizzy
Doing something with extreme care, thoroughness, and moral integrity.
Scrupulously