Chapter 1(Run)
Over time, interest and vacation days can do this—slowly building up until you’ve got a nice little stash.
What is accrued?
This word describes what would be in the middle of the desert. Where travelers were relieved to find this—a peaceful spot with water and shade.
What is an Oasis?
He walked right past his friend without noticing—completely unaware or this to his surroundings. His friend is very what?
What is oblivious?
If you really, really hate doing chores, you might use this strong verb to describe your feelings.
The church was filled with every __________ eager to hear the Sunday sermon.
What is congregant?
This word describes someone famous—but for all the wrong reasons, like a bank robber or a villain.
What is notorious?
For Catholics, this is the central act of worship where the Eucharist (Holy Communion) is celebrated.
What is a mass?
This term describes people who have been stripped of power or the right to vote—often unfairly.
What is disenfranchised?
This word describes someone acting with excessive submission—often begging or crawling to gain favor.
What is groveling?
The city kept __________ outward, with new neighborhoods spreading far beyond the old downtown.
What is sprawling?
The coach was doing this to the team after their loss, yelling about missed chances and lack of effort.
What is haranguing?
Your thoughts, senses, and past experiences shape this—how you understand and interpret the world.
What is perception?
She was this when organizing her notes—careful, detailed, and precise down to the last bullet point.
What is meticulous?
In mythology and religion, this word refers to a divine being, like Zeus or God.
What is deity?
Many programs aim to help __________ communities gain access to better education and healthcare.
What is underprivileged?
In a heated debate, the candidates did this for control of the conversation—each trying to gain the upper hand.
What is jockeyed?
This word describes something full of small holes, like a sheet of stamps ready to be torn apart.
What is perforated?
After the shipwreck, only a few supplies could be this—rescued and saved from the wreckage.
What is salvaged?
This word means easily taught or led—like a calm dog that follows every command.
What is docile?
The documentary exposed the __________ committed during the war, shocking viewers worldwide.
What is atrocities?
Confronted with contradictory instructions and an indecipherable map, she stood frozen in this dazed and disoriented mental state.
What is bewilderment?
Triggered by the sudden blare of the fire alarm, the cafeteria descended into a scene of utter disorder and uproar, resulting in this term for wild, chaotic commotion.
What is pandemonium?
During times of conflict or social upheaval, this term describes the act of forcibly seizing valuables or resources, often by bandits or invading forces.
What is plundering?
Describing a person who exhibits excessive compliance and unquestioning obedience, this adjective often implies a willingness to subordinate one’s own will to another’s authority.
What is subservient?
She was __________ when she saw the destruction caused by the storm—it was beyond what she expected.
What is aghast?