Things that scare
This is a storm or whirlpool of sorts
What is a maelstrom?
This word describes a government with 2 branches
What is Bicameral
This adjective describes an abrupt response
terse
As they ___________ upon the forest, the sun began to set in the crimson sky.
What is encroach
The 7 ft tall 6th grader proved to be an __________ in the school.
What is anomaly
The thing is found on Halloween and in many movies
What is a Lycanthrope?
When you have been exonerated from crime
What is exculpate
This adjective describes something that is not original
what is derivative
It was easy for the nun to recognize the _________ student. He looked like he didn't belong, but they welcomed him with open arms.
What is adventitious
Understanding Geothermic properties was difficult for her, so the teacher had to __________ the material
what is elucidate
This words describes someone that takes pleasure in seeing others in pain. Also give the part of speech.
What is Sadistic? (Adj.)
This word describes a person who favors a party, cause or person
what is partisan
This adjective could describe a boring conversation
What is arid
He sighed, and said rape was _________knowledge of a female by force and without consent
What is carnal
The lawyer presented _____________ information that left no other option for the judge but to deliver a guilty sentence
What is incontrovertible
This loud outburst could alarm or scar an individual. You must also spell the word correctly.
What is a Paroxysm. P-A-R-O-X-Y-S-M
What affront began World War II (for America) and in what year did it happen?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor and 1941
This adjective describes someone who is melodramatic or theatrical. Also give an example of a famous person that fits this description
What is histrionic
"I have no one near me, gentle yet courageous, possessed of a cultivated as well as of a __________ mind whose tastes are like my own" - (Hint: From Frankenstein)
What is capacious
___________ policies in corporations will prohibit family members or spouses from working together.
What is nepotism
Name a sadistic character from the play Macbeth
Lady Macbeth or any of the witches
This amendment was ratified in 1870 and barred states and the federal government from prohibiting individuals to vote base on race or color
What is the 15th amendment
This word describe someone who is sophisticated, cultured and well traveled. Also what is the origin of the word (Italian, French, German, English, or Spanish)
Cosmopolitan and English
Linnaeus taught zoology and botany as branches of knowledge to be studied for their own _________ interest
What is Intrinsic
This word means lack of excitement or listlessness. You must also spell the word
What is ennui. E-N-N-U-I