Definitions
A large amount of something valuable or profitable, often discovered unexpectedly.
What is bonanza?
A __________ is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth.
What is an adage?
Which word means “to fly or linger in one place”?
What is Hover?
This word means to work together, the opposite of doing things alone.
What is collaborate?
To grow or develop gradually over time; to change into a more advanced form.
What is evolve?
A stronghold or fortress that protects a city or important place is called a __________.
What is a citadel?
Which word is a short section taken from a larger text?
What is Excerpt?
This word means to fight or argue; its opposite is to come to an understanding.
What is wrangle?
Praise or enthusiastic approval given to someone for their achievements.
What is plaudits?
The orchestra sounded __________ when the instruments were out of tune with each other.
What is discordant?
Which word means “a formal or authoritative order”?
What is Decree?
This word describes someone rude or ill-mannered; its opposite is polite and pleasant.
What is churlish?
A period of keeping watch or staying awake to guard or observe something.
What is vigil?
In the dark room, I had to __________ along the wall to find the light switch.
What is grope?
Which word describes someone who is overly obedient or submissive?
What is Servile?
This word means to prevent something from happening; its antonym is to allow.
What is preclude?
Broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete left after the destruction of a building.
What is rubble?
The teacher was frustrated because the __________ student was always the last to complete assignments.
What is a laggard?
Which word means “to push or bump against someone roughly, especially in a crowd”?
What is Jostle?
This word means to go back to a previous state; its opposite is to stay in the new state.
What is revert?