Vocab Jeopardy Part 1

Definition

100

pseudonym

a name that someone (such as a writer) uses instead of his or her real name

200

liberation

the act or process of freeing someone or something form another's control

300

explicit

very clear and complete; leaving no doubt about the meaning

400

prospectus

a printed statement that describes something (such as a new business or idea) and that is sent to people who may want to be involved in it.

500

impertinent

not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste; not caring about proper manners

Use it in a sentence

100

recede

Answers will vary

*to move back or away; to grow less or smaller*

200

diligent

answers will vary

 *characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort*

300

solace

Answers will vary

*to give comfort to someone in grief or misfortune*

400

dregs

Answers will vary

*the little bits/sediment leftover in a liquid (such as the grounds from coffee or the tea leaves)*

500

ardent

Answers will vary

*having or showing very strong feelings*

Synonym

100

inflation

Answers will vary

*raise, swell, boost, extend, accelerate*

200

nonchalant

Answers will vary

*casual, uninterested, without care*

300

boisterous

Answers will vary

*crazy, rowdy, rambunctious*

400

expedient

Answers will vary

*prompt, quick*

500

brusque

Answers will vary.

* abrupt, blunt, short, snippy*

Fill in the blank

100

When Melissa's boyfriend cheated on her, she became ________, just moping around and crying a lot.

despondent

200

Sasha hated the ______ old librarian because he was always shushing her.

pedantic

300

Moon pie is a very ______ puppy. She's constantly running and jumping around!

boisterous 

400

Sandra put on her _________ because she was going to go for a ________ ride on her horse to calm her down.

dungarees

nonchalant

500

In order to ace his fireman exam, Sam had to be _______ with his training and pay attention to the ______ directions

diligent

explicit

Does not belong

100

If the word is palpitation, then which word does not belong?

scared

nervous

heart beat

calm

calm

200

If the word is dungarees, then which synonym does not belong?

blue jeans

denim

shoes

clothes

shoes

300

If the word is adroit, then which synonym does not belong?

clever

skilled

tricky

cheat

cheat

400

If the word is pensive, then which synonym does not belong?

thoughtful

upbeat

reflective

daydreaming

upbeat

500

If the word is indignation, then which synonym does not belong?

happy

furious

outrage

livid

happy