ESY Jeopardy- Week 3

Idioms

100

piece of cake

something that is very easy

200

butterflies in the stomach

nervous or fluttery feelings in the stomach

300

hold your horses

to stop or wait

400

break the ice

to make people feel more comfortable, especially in new situations

500

keep your chin up

to stay positive or cheerful in a difficult situation

Synonyms

100

baggy

loose-fitting, not tight or snug

200

avoid

to stay away from

300

grasped

to clutch, or hold tightly

400

bicker

to fight

500

vanish

disappear

Antonyms

100

expensive

cheap, inexpensive

200

complex

simple, easy

300

focused

distracted, not listening

400

nervous

confident, calm

500

fidgety

still, not moving

Multiple Meaning Words

100

train

noun- a form of transportation that travels on a track and transports people or items

verb- to teach a skill or behavior

200

match

nouns- a tool you use to light a fire

verb- to find 2 things that go together (e.g. I need a pair of pants to match my green shirt)

300

pitcher

noun- a player on a baseball team who throws the ball to the batter

noun- a big container with a handle used for pouring drinks

400

park

noun- a large, public place where people go for recreation like playing on the playground, playing sports, etc.

verb- to stop your vehicle somewhere and leave it there, such as in a parking lot

500

star

noun- someone famous or very well known

noun- a bright spot in the night sky

Context Clues

100

It is required that I have a notebook for my English class. I am going to have to go to the store and buy one today. What does required mean?

something that is needed, mandatory

200

Mark was so hungry that when his mom served dinner, he devoured everything on his plate. What does devoured mean?

to eat something quickly

300

Walt did terribly on his math test. He now regrets not studying before the test. Walt knows this isn't good for his report card grades. What does regret mean?

to wish you had done something differently, feel remorse

400

They are repaving the street in front of our house. I see many construction workers and machinery in the street. There is a lot of commotion going on. What does commotion mean?

noisy activity, lots of things going on at once

500

Joseph's mother asked him to sweep the porch. He didn't feel like doing any more chores, but he knew he should listen. Joseph muttered, "Okay." What does muttered mean?

to mumble or speak quietly in a way that might be hard for others to understand