MP4 STUDY STACK Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| ACUTE | (adjective) with a sharp point; OR (adjective) keen and alert |
| acute | Someone who is an __________ observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people’s behavior. |
| EERIE | (adjective) causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysterious |
| eerie | It is a lot of fun to tell __________ ghost stories around a campfire. |
| REMORSE | (noun) deep and painful regret for one’s past misdeeds |
| remorse | When the driver realized what a terrible accident he had caused, he was overcome with __________ . |
| TARRY | (verb) to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while |
| tarry | He will be tempted to __________ longer is he thinks that this might be their last visit together. |
| INHABITANTS | (noun) someone living permanently in a given place |
| inhabitants | Although she enjoys traveling to exotic places, she’s a lifelong __________ of this small town. |
| BLUSTER | (verb) to talk or act in a noisy, threatening way; to blow in stormy gusts OR (noun) a speech that is loud and threatening |
| bluster | When we saw harsh winds __________ around our tent, we decided to change our plans for the weekend. Dad’s manner is all __________, but beneath it all, he’s really a kind-hearted man. |
| FACET | (noun) one side of a subject or problem OR (noun) one cut of the surface of gem |
| facet | One important __________ of problem solving is to recognize when a solution makes no sense. |
| NUMB | (adjective) having lost the power of movement OR (verb) to cause to lose feeling |
| numb | Bitter cold may leave your toes __________ . This injection will __________ the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly. |
| SETBACK | (noun) something that interferes with progress OR (noun) a step-like recession in a wall |
| setback | A broken toe can be a major __________ for a skater who hopes to qualify for the Olympics. |
| SYNOPSIS | (noun) a brief statement giving a summary |
| synopsis | The teacher’s guide gives a __________ of the plot of each story in the collection. |
| BUNGLE | (verb) to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something |
| bungle | If we __________ this project, we may never get another chance to prove ourselves as a worthy team. |
| DURATION | (noun) the length of time that something continues or lasts |
| duration | Even though the story was hard to follow, my friends decided to stay for the __________ of the opera. |
| FIDELITY | (noun) state of being faithful; OR (noun) accuracy in details; exactness |
| fidelity | The __________ of scratchy old records can’t match the clarity of CDs. |
| SMUG | (adjective) overly satisfied with oneself |
| smug | Just because he got the lead in the school play doesn’t justify his irritating air of __________ superiority. |
| REFUTE | (verb) to prove incorrect |
| refute | After analyzing the situation, I now know a foolproof way to __________ the original claim. |
| COMMENTARY | (noun) a series of notes clarifying or explaining something; OR (noun) an expression of opinion |
| commentary | Our spiritual leader gave us a __________ on the true meaning of charity. |
| FRAY | (noun) a brawl or noisy quarrel; OR (verb) to wear away by rubbing; make ragged and worn OR (verb) to strain and irritate |
| fray | After the two loudest students began arguing, the whole class jumped into the __________ . A faucet that drips continuously can __________ anyone’s nerves. |
| HEADSTEONG | (adjective) willful; stubborn |
| headstrong | Even the most patient caregiver may feel challenged when faced with a __________ child. |
| RAVENOUS | (adjective) greedy; very hungry; OR (adjective) eager for satisfaction |
| ravenous | Exercising vigorously for several hours gives me a __________ appetite. |
| PACIFY | (verb) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe |
| pacify | The factory owners hope to __________ the angry protestors with promises of higher wages. |
| AGENDA | (noun) the program for a meeting; a list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done |
| agend | The __________ for today’s assembly includes a plan for recycling in the classroom. |
| CLARITY | (noun) clearness, accuracy |
| clarity | The vet explained with great __________ how best to housebreak our new puppy. |
| GORY | (adjective) marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence |
| gory | The Civil War battle at Antietam is, to this day, the most __________ one-day fight in our history. |
| ORACLE | (noun) someone or something that can predict the future |
| oracle | According to Greek legend, people sought prophecy at the Great __________ at Delphi. |
| VAGABOND | (noun) an idle wanderer; OR (adjective) wandering; irresponsible |
| vagabond | The __________ carried his few belongings in a shabby cardboard suitcase. The __________ life interests some people, but it doesn’t appeal to me since I aim for a bright future |
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