Gifted
5th
Grade
Vocab
Jeopardy
100

What is the definition of, "amiable"?

diffusing warmth and friendliness

100

What is the definition of, "cumulative"?

increasing by successive addition

100

What is the definition of, "demure"?

shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way

100

What is the definition of, "gluttony"?

habitual eating to excess

100

What is the definition of, "feral"?

wild and menacing

200

What is the definition of, "venerable"?

profoundly honored

200

What is the definition of, "taciturn"?

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

200

What is the definition of, "intrepid"?

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

200

What is the definition of, "quaint"?

attractively old-fashioned

200

What is the definition of, "salient"?

conspicuous, prominent, or important

300

What is the definition of, "arcane"?

requiring secret or mysterious knowledge

300

What is the definition of, "repudiate"?

refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

300

What is the definition of, "truculent"?

defiantly aggressive

300

What is the definition of, "nuance"?

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

300

What is the definition of, "inveterate"?

habitual

400

What is the definition of, "incisive"?

demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

400

What is the definition of, "implacable"? 

incapable of being appeased or pacified

400

What is the definition of, "staid"?

characterized by dignity and propriety

400

What is the definition of, "cajole"?

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

400

What is the definition of, "parody"?

a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style

500

What is the definition of, "lurid"?

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

500

What is the definition of, "panacea"?

hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases

500

What is the definition of, "lithe"?

moving and bending with ease

500

What is the definition of, "clandestine"?

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

500

What is the definition of, "sycophant"?

a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage