Definitions 1
very important and needing immediate attention
What is URGENT?
My shirt was left in __________ when my dog chewed through it.
What are TATTERS?
to experience or endure (something)
What is UNDERGO?
The donut was filled with __________.
What is CUSTARD?
a message sent by telegraph
What is TELEGRAM?
a type of sweet food that is made with eggs and milk
What is CUSTARD?
I need a __________ yes if you plan to go to the movies with me on Saturday.
What is DEFINITE?
a loud, long cry of grief, pain, or distress
What are YOWLS?
My boss insists that the project is __________ and asks that we complete it by midnight.
What is URGENT?
correct according to social or moral rules
What is PROPER?
a unit for measuring how pure a piece of gold is
What is KARAT?
Grandmother didn’t think that Heidi’s bathing suit was __________ attire for the dinner table.
What is PROPER?
said or done in a such way that others know exactly what you mean
What is DEFINITE?
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Although I paid a great deal for the gourmet meal, I only received a __________ amount of food on my plate.
What is PALTRY?
clothes that are old and badly torn
What are TATTERS?
*** DAILY DOUBLE ***
real time / event in history ; made up characters / story
What is HISTORICAL FICTION?
Don't worry! This one will NOT be on this week's quiz. :)
After going without food for a long time, the man looked pale and __________.
What is SCRAWNY?
large number of people or things
What is SLEW?
From the next room, I heard a deafening thud and two high-pitched __________.
What are YOWLS?
a performer who is able to speak and makes it seem like a doll is speaking
What are VENTRILOQUISTS?
very small amount
What is PALTRY?
There was a __________ of college students gathering in the quad for the BBQ.
What is SLEW?
very thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy
What is SCRAWNY?
During World War I, secret coded messages were sent in __________ form.
What is TELEGRAM?
sick in a way that will lead to death
What is TERMINALLY?