The Gold Rush Game Vocabulary Practice

The speech makes a _______ to a play written by William Shakespeare. annoyed reference circular prospectors

You Struck Gold reference – noun – a statement that calls or directs attention to something

Sorry, Your claim's a Bust

The referee’s arm made a _______ motion as he blew the whistle. reference circular prospectors outstretched

You Struck Gold circular – adjective – having or making the shape of a circle

California was full of _______ during the Gold Rush of 1849. prospectors outstretched disappointment glinted

You Struck Gold prospectors – plural noun – people who explore an area for minerals, such as gold

His ________ palm held the quarter I have dropped. outstretched disappointment glinted annoyed

You Struck Gold outstretched – adjective - stretched out, extended

Losing the match was a ________, but I still like tennis. circular prospectors outstretched disappointment

You Struck Gold disappointment – noun – a feeling of being disappointed or let down.

Rays of sunshine _______ on the water. disappointment glinted annoyed reference

You Struck Gold glinted – verb – sparkled or flashed.

Kevin looked ______ when his little sister came out to join the game. glinted annoyed reference circular

You Struck Gold annoyed – adjective – bothered or disturbed

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