Vocabulary Jeopardy MDG Sniper Interlopers Ibis Helen 10 20 30 40 50

To overcome a difficulty The army was able to _______ the enemy forces and win the war. Category 1 - 10

Sticking out from something His nose was so big it was_________ from his face, Category 1 - 20

Calm and poised, especially in a difficult situation She remained _______ during the earthquake, helping others to safety.

Lacking caution; acting before thinking The child ran into the street in front of an oncoming car; his _______ action almost killed him.

Antonym for: Disarming

A person with extreme devotion or enthusiasm The “fan of the week” at Tualatin will be someone who is a ________ for T-Wolf spirit!

A low wall or railing, usually on a castle or building The sniper raised his rifle over the ______ and fired at the enemy.

To stumble or stagger backwards; off-balance After being hit in the head, the fighter went ______ backwards into the ropes.

Strict or severe in looks or personality A teacher who never smiles would be considered ________ .

Antonym for: Beleagured

People who steal goods or raid towns The ______ Johnny Depp plays is named Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Religious; moral in actions Someone with _______ behavior does not cheat or lie.

To agree or comply with something After much arguing, her parents _______ and agreed to let her go to the party.

Extremely steep in height The rock wall was too _______ to climb without a rope and safety harness.

Antonym for: Succor

Calm; peaceful; quiet Before the storm there was a calmness or _____ feeling in the air.

Not capable of making a mistake Some athletes feel they have ______ and argue to their coaches about being right.

To die or decay, especially with crops Cold and ice _____ the orange trees, causing them to lose their fruit.

To damage or make less than perfect The child _____ his older brother’s homework by cutting it up into pieces.

Antonym for: Doggedness

Repeating words as in a magical chant “Abracadabra” repeated over and over is an example of an ________.

Symbolizes or represents an idea The US flag ______ the idea of freedom and democracy.

Beg, plea, or humbly request At church the man made a _______ to request for spiritual help.

Long listing of complaints or problems His parents gave him a ______ of reasons why they grounded him.

Antonym for: Scourge