Dazzling Definitions
extremely beautiful
exquisite
a quality that makes you keep trying to do something difficult
determination
The coach ______________her players on how to stay calm and focused during a stressful game.
advised
The doll was the most popular toy of the Christmas season; ________________interest drove prices up and made it hard to find in stores.
The doll was the most popular toy of the Christmas season; MASS interest drove prices up and made it hard to find in stores.
to give time or attention to something
devote
not thinking you are better than others; modest; not extravagant
humble
widespread, or affecting many people
mass
Painter Horace Pippin needed a lot of ____________ to learn how to paint after a war injury took away his ability to use his right hand.
determination
In "Gregor the Overlander," the Underlanders think Gregor is ______________ to be the great warrior of the prophecy, but Gregor is sure he isn't the one they're looking for.
In "Gregor the Overlander," the Underlanders think Gregor is DESTINED to be the great warrior of the prophecy, but Gregor is sure he isn't the one they're looking for.
to back away from danger
retreat
to eat little or no food
fast
to follow to capture or to try to accomplish
pursue
With a smile, the magician ________ the rabbit out of his hat.
drew
The rabbit emerged from its den to look for food, but was forced to _______________ when it saw a wolf nearby.
The rabbit emerged from its den to look for food, but was forced to RETREAT when it saw a wolf nearby.
holy; deserving of special respect
sacred
to request or order something to be made or done
commission
certain to become something or to do something
destined
The English army's _______________ of ______________, or chasing, the retreating Norman knights was not a good choice, as it may have caused them to lose the Battle of Hastings.
The English army's TACTIC of PURSUING, or chasing, the retreating Norman knights was not a good choice, as it may have caused them to lose the Battle of Hastings.
For certain religious holidays, people _______ during the day, then have a __________ meal such as bread and water once the sun goes down.
For certain religious holidays, people FAST during the day, then have a HUMBLE meal such as bread and water once the sun goes down.
planned action or method used to achieve a particular goal
tactic
to take something out of a container, pocket, or safe place
draw
to suggest how something might be done
advise
The queen _______________________ the most famous painter to create an _____________ portrait of her and her family. The artist ______________ hundreds of hours to sketching, planning, mixing colors, and painting.
His teacher ____________ him that if he was serious about music, he needed to ______________ his time and energy to it by practicing everyday and studying with master musicians.
His teacher ADVISED him that if he was serious about music, he needed to DEVOTE his time and energy to it by practicing everyday and studying with master musicians.
The army's ______________ of attacking at random times, then _____________ to the forest, confused and threw off its rival.
The army's TACTIC of attacking at random times, then RETREATING to the forest, confused and threw off its rival.