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Eleanor tried to think of a _______ to get Paul out of the house. She hoped he wouldn't catch on to her plan.
What is ruse
100
(v.) to make amends or reparation
What is atone
100
The _______ voices of the mermaids put the fish right to sleep.
What is melodic
100
(adj.) extremely joyful; overflowing or plentiful
What is exuberant
100
The balance beam was the team's _______, as two gymnasts fell from the apparatus.
What is nemesis
200
He has _______ his entire family. Nobody even sees him anymore.
What is alienated
200
(adj.) relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy
What is dour
200
The students' desk chairs were _______ in order to make them more comfortable to sit in.
What is contoured
200
(n.) the inescapable agent of someone or something's downfall (something that is tough to overcome or beat)
What is nemesis
200
My coach is also my _______. She has given me such great advice for my future.
What is mentor
300
The _______ girl couldn't believe she was riding her very own horse! This was her dream since she was a little girl!
What is exuberant
300
(n.) a person or organization that is immature or inexperienced
What is fledgling
300
Johnny was _______ by his best friend into skipping school, and they both ended up in detention.
What is coerced
300
(v.) to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged
What is alienate
300
Dogs that have been mistreated remain _______ with strangers. They are so cautious around them.
What is wary
400
"Eyeore must be the most _______ character to ever appear in a children's story!" exclaimed Mother Goose.
What is dour
400
(n.) an outline (v.) molded to a specific shape
What is contour
400
Caitlin ignored everyone's _______ glances during her brother's funeral.
What is forlorn
400
(adj.) unhappy or miserable; lonely and sad
What is forlorn
400
The food bank _______ out cans of food to the community.
What is doles
500
Customers were warned to _______ the fine print.
What is scrutinize
500
(n.) an experienced, trusted advisor (v.) to advise someone (especially younger)
What is mentor
500
The _______ president had no idea how to run a meeting. He had just been voted into office a week ago!
What is fledgling
500
(v.) to persuade someone to do something by force or threats
What is coerce
500
He needed to help his family in order to _______ for his past mistakes. He had a lot of making up to do.
What is atone