Power Plays
This adjective describes someone who always needs to be in control and boss others around.
What is domineering?
This word means enthusiasm, energy, or flair — a dancer might perform with it.
What is verve?
A person who lives in a particular place, like a city or habitat, is called this.
What is denizen?
To loot or plunder a village during war is to do this.
What is pillage?
This word means to be filled with, as in anxiety or fear.
What is fraught?
This word describes someone who easily yields to others, often showing lack of resistance or assertiveness.
What is submissive?
If your friend is grieving, and you express sympathy or sorrow with them, you’re doing this.
What is commiserate?
This noun can describe a secret plot — or the fascination that draws you into one.
What is intrigue?
To shower someone with bullets, questions, or criticism all at once is to unleash this.
What is barrage?
Someone ready to speak, calm and collected, is this.
What is poised?
To mildly scold or warn someone, especially when they've crossed a line, is to do this.
What is admonish?
This word describes forceful, passionate intensity, often in speech or argument.
What is vehement?
A president, governor, and even a movie star would be classified as this.
What is dignitary?
You reveal private or sensitive information, what have you done?
What is divulge(d)?
This word can mean a witty or sarcastic remark.
What is quip?
When you show respect or yield to someone’s opinion or wishes, you're showing this.
What is deference?
DAILY DOUBLE:
To praise something or someone highly, often in public, is to do this.
What is extol?
This is a person who holds a high rank or office status.
What is dignitary?
This word has multiple meanings, to be in agreement with or a taunting remark.
What is jibe?
Your teacher gives you a warning for being late. You’ve just been ___.
What is admonished?
This adjective relates to rigid government systems with lots of red tape.
What is bureaucratic?
This adjective describes someone who’s calm, composed, and ready — often before taking action.
What is poised?
If you live in a coral reef or a coffee shop, this word still applies to you.
What is a denizen?
To wander without a clear destination — tourists and rivers love to do this.
What is meander?
This word refers to divine guidance or care.
What is providence?