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

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

3. Sticking out from something
His nose was so big it was_________ from his face,
Category

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

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

6. Antonym for:
Disarming

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

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

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

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

11. Antonym for:
Beleagured

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

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

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

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

16. Antonym for:
Succor

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

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

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

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

21. Antonym for:
Doggedness

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

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

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

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

26. Antonym for:
Scourge