Nouns
What is a stampede?
a sudden, quick rush; a large & panicked movement
What does stumble mean?
to walk unsteadily or clumsily
What does concerned mean?
worried
to talk angrily at or criticize in a negative way
SCOLD
Complete the sentence:
Her mom insisted that she clean her room; otherwise...
Her mom insisted that she clean her room; otherwise she was not allowed to go out with her friends later.
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What does revenge mean?
a retaliation or punishment for a wrong
What does rummage mean?
to search and dig around; to look for something among many things
What does suspicious mean?
untrusting; questionable; feeling doubt or being unsure of someone or something
to look sullen or disappointed
POUT
Complete the sentence:
The cattle ran in a stampede because...
The cattle ran in a stampede because they were frightened by a tree that was uprooted by the gale force winds.
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What is a slew?
a very large amount or quantity
What does insist mean?
to persist or to demand firmly without giving up
What does confidential mean?
private; secret; not public
to move slightly
BUDGE
Complete the sentence:
Animals that do not migrate or hibernate during the winter have to be resourceful because...
Animals that do not migrate or hibernate during the winter have to be resourceful because they need to find different food sources since plants stop growing.
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What is an alias?
a fake name to conceal one's true identity
What does meddle mean?
to interfere with or intrude upon when it's not of one's concern
What does resourceful mean?
skillful and creative in dealing with challenges, problems or difficulties;
a very sad or terrible event
TRAGEDY
Complete the sentence:
Farmers harvest a slew of...
Farmers harvest a slew of crops so they can sell the food they grow to grocery stores for a profit.
(answers can vary)
What is a prodigy?
a person who has an extraordinary talent or ability
What does commence mean?
to begin or to start
What does determined mean?
steadfast; motivated, driven and focused
small and weak
PUNY
Complete the sentence:
The child was scolded by his babysitter when...
The child was scolded by his babysitter when he pushed his sister.