OPPOSITES
BAD NEWS BEARS
MARCH SADNESS
POTPOURRI
IN OTHER WORDS
100

Victory

Defeat / Loss 

100

This largest land carnivore is found in the Arctic.

Polar Bear 

100

This mental health condition is often marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and low energy.

depression 

100

The chemical symbol “O” stands for this element.

Oxygen 

100

Big 

Large 

200

Temporary 

Permanent 

200

Home of the NFL team the Bears, this “Windy City” is the Midwestern metropolis on Lake Michigan.

Chicago 

200

A feeling that nothing will improve or succeed, often associated with despair.

hopelessness 

200

This streaming platform released Stranger Things.

Netflix 

200

Fast

Quick

300

Generous

Stingy 

300

Known for its aggression and speed, this North American bear species is often considered more dangerous than black bears.

Grizzly Bear 

300

A 1967 song by Jimi Hendrix shares its title with this former term for bipolar disorder.

manic depression

300

This common kitchen utensil is used to flip pancakes.

spatula 

300

Smart

Intelligent 

400

Ancient

Modern

400

A sign or event believed to predict what will happen in the future, often something bad.

omen 

400

A feeling of extreme sadness or sorrow, often after a loss.

grief 

400

This music genre is known for its improvisation and swing, often featuring brass instruments.

Jazz

400

Angry

Furious

500

Chaos

Order 

500

In the 2005 remake of The Bad News Bears, this actor played Coach Morris Buttermaker.

Billy Bob Thornton 

500

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrongdoing.

remorse 

500

This is the only U.S. state that borders just one other state.

Maine

500

Honest

Truthful