Vocab Jeopardy

See the definition -> Match it to the word.

100

(verb) Demanded or said with force.

a) consulted

b) oriented

c) insisted

d) churned

If you demanded to go to the Museum of Natural History, you insisted.

C)

200

(noun or verb) a long steady look

a) span

b) horizon

c) draught

d) gaze

If you stare at someone, your gaze will make them feel uncomfortable. 

B) gaze

300

(Noun) A protected safe refuge from war or other violence. A legal sanctuary granted by a nation.

a) refugee

b) asylum

c) promenade

d) commotion

When you ask for protection from a country outside your home, you request asylum.

B) asylum

400

(verb) to pull away from

a) to pry

b) to braid

c) to churn

d) to stagger

If you pull up each of your little brother's fingers to get his candy, you pry the treat from him. 

A) pry

500

(noun) a long tube-like connection that carries oxygen and nutrients from the mother to her unborn baby. 

a) vocal cord

b) major chord

c) cordon

d) umbilical cord

If you point to your bellybutton, you are pointing to the place there once was an umbilical cord.

D) umbilical cord

Finding the sentence that uses the word correctly

100

Staggered / Stagger

a) Through father's binoculars, Ruthie saw the powerful staggered running across the field. 

b) Mahmoud planned to use the sharp stagger to cut any border fences that stood in their way.

c) Half asleep, Maddie staggered out of the house into a completely deserted neighborhood.

d) Isabel staggered a guess that she would make it to the shores of Miami.

C) Half asleep, Maddie staggered out of the house into a completely deserted neighborhood.

200

Listless

a) If the envelope was listless, Fay would have to make a new list herself.

b) The landlord threatened to cancel the listless unless the renter gave away his dog.

c) In the thick morning listless, it was impossible to see the person marching in front of me.

d) After my fever came down, I still felt listless for a few days.

D) After my fever came down, I still felt listless for a few days.

300

Horizon

a) The horizon appears flat from far away, but is 3D like the earth itself.

b) A flat line that is vertical goes straight up and a flat line that is horizon goes from side to side.

c) The boat will horizon to shore in the morning.

d) "Horizon us home, quick," said the passenger.

A) The horizon appears flat from far away, but is 3D like the earth itself.

400

Artillery 

a) Repeat exposure to the sound of artillery can cause brain damage.

b) Repeat artillery to the sound of exposure can damage the cause.

c) Listen closely to me: you are getting very artillery.

d) Artillery means anyone who is in the army, navy, or marines. 

A) Repeat exposure to the sound of artillery can cause brain damage.

500

Commotion

a) The commotion of the sun appears to be from the East to West.

b) Whenever my dad drives, I get commotion sickness.

c) Water balloon fights in the summer are a joyful commotion.

C) Water balloon fights in the summer are a joyful commotion.

See the word -> Match it to the definition

100

Span

a) a short plane

b) a sail boat

c) a unit of light energy

d) a period of time

A span is a period of time.

D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

200

Churn (Churned, Churning)

a) to clean or purify

b) to stir or shake up

c) to run and stumble

d) to move back in slow motion

B) To Stir and shake up

300

Recoil

a) To jump forward to something pleasing

b) To remember or recall

c) To disapprove of.  To move back from something unpleasant.

d) To move sideways. To make room for the guest of honor.

C) To disapprove of.  To move back from something unpleasant.

400

Cowering / Cower

a) Shrinking back in fear.

b) Shrinking like a melting ice cube.

c) Accidentally shrinking clothes in the laundry.

d) An old type of bed that looks like a bird's nest.

a) Shrinking back in fear.

I cowered like a child as the actor used his terrifying Batman voice to shut me up.

500

Tourniquet

a) a small sports tournament on a strip of grass.

b) a net made of cloth for collecting butterflies.

c) a length of rubber used instead of weights to build muscles and strength.

d) a strip of rubber or cloth that is tightly wrapped around a wound to stop bleeding.

d) a strip of rubber or cloth that is tightly wrapped around a wound to stop bleeding.

Double Score Credit:Make your own sentences with the words

100

Span

The span of an insect's life ranges from a week to 30 years.

200

Oriented

When she arrived in Dallas, Gwen quickly oriented herself to the art studio and started painting within a few days.

300

Harass

My gran told me that she knew I would never harass another person... or an insect, for that matter.

400

Stifling

I dreaded sleeping in the stifling attic.

500

Promenade

"Meet me at the Promenade at four, and we'll take a stroll down the beach."

Double Score Credit:Define the words on your own

100

Sobbed

(verb) To cry strongly between deep breaths of air.

200

To Torment

(Verb) To torture or terrorize

300

Somber

(Adj) Serious, sad, solemn

400

Listless

(Adj) Without enough energy, interest, or spirit to take action.

500

Scurried (to scurry)

(Verb) Scurry means to move in a rush, especially when afraid.

"Crabs are the best at scurrying."