The Crossover

Basketball Terms

100

guard

"stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent a good shot, pass, or drive."

200

field goal

"a basket scored while the clock is running and the ball is in play."

300

dunk

"score by shooting the ball down through the basket with the hands above the rim."

400

foul

"(in sports) an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play, especially one involving interference with an opponent."

500

free throw 

"an unimpeded attempt at a basket (worth one point) awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement."

definitions

100

snicker 

"A small, scornful laugh."

200

flagrant 

"Something done openly and without caring about the consequences."

300

profusely

"Overflowing with abundance."

400

dubious

doubtful

500

calamity

"an event that causes great harm"

synonyms

100

reek

Stink 

200

agitate

bother 

300

confrontational

adversarial

400

solemn

dignified

500

gloating 

Jubilant

antonyms

100

banish

accept

200

dreadful

calming 

300

enshrine 

disrespect

400

deranged 

same

500

ironic

sincere.

word origin

100

amateur

late 18th century 

200

eavesdrop

early 17th century 

300

imbecile

Mid 16th century.

400

bellissimo 

Italian: from a nickname meaning 'most handsome' or the personal name Bellissimo

500

dubious

 

Mid 16th Centery