Parts of Speech
Banishment
Noun
Offer the definition of Devotion.
Deep love or commitment.
Offer the definition of Feud.
A long, bitter quarrel/disagreement.
Even though Marcus made the comment in _______, his sarcastic tone hurt Jenna’s feelings more than he realized.
jest
What do we call a power that predetermines events?
Fate
Pernicious
Adjective
Offer the definition of Kinsman.
one of a person's blood relations
Offer the definition of Doomed.
Destined for tragedy.
Romeo and Juliet are often described as ______ lovers, doomed by fate and family feuds to never be together.
star-crossed
What part of speech does vile belong to?
Adjective
Despair
Noun
Offer the definition of Fray.
a disorderly fight, struggle, or dispute.
Offer the definition of Valor.
Courage and bravery
While she was admired for her generosity and kindness, her one ______ was a tendency to gossip about others.
vice
Which one of our vocabulary words means "revenge"?
Vengeance
Toil
Verb
Offer the definition of Herald.
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Offer the definition of Repose.
a state of resting after exertion or strain
After the loss of her pet, Maya found ______ in long walks through the quiet forest, where she could reflect and heal.
solace
If someone illegally spray painted the side of a church, that would be considered a ______________ action.
profane
Revel (two answers must be given)
Noun and Verb
Offer the definition of Impetuous.
Acting quickly without thought.
Offer the definition of Pernicious.
Deadly; destructive
Without thinking it through, Liam made an ______ decision to quit his job and move across the country.
impetuous
What two parts of speech does jest belong to?
Noun and Verb