G8 Midterm Vocabulary 2019

to fight with hands; or to struggle with a difficult issue

The player who scored the winning point was _____, so she thanked her teammates instead of bragging.

Faithfulness; loyalty

to steal from a person or place (especially during a time of war)

I practice piano every day, but I really just don't have a __________ for it.

overeating

very cruel and violent; not civilized

to make something louder or more intense

Juicy and delicious

After killing Cyclops, Odysseus's men ____________ the food from his cave.

If you MEDDLE in someone's business, they'll most likely be grateful.

supplies

Sometimes I find it hard to concentrate during all the _______.

Someone who is BROODING is cheerful and happy.

There would be RUCTIONS if Mr. DeHaven announced a school uniform policy.

a minor fight or battle

unnecessary, excessive talk or conversation

If someone has a snack that you'd like, what's the best way to BARTER for it?

She had a ____________ for saying exactly the right thing to make her friends feel better.

Less respectable; immoral

Cinderella's stepsisters attended the ball, each hoping to find a wealthy ________________.

to trick or deceive someone

There was ____________ in the streets after the Halloween parade.

Teachers were worried that ___________ would ensue at the dance, but thankfully the children behaved well.

The rugby players had a brief ___________ over the ball.

Jason had to put on a sweatshirt because his t-shirt had a ______________ image on it.

Let's stop all this ________! We have important issues to discuss.

With all the delicious holiday treats, it's easy to fall into a habit of ______________.

A talent or skill for doing something

Which of these would a SUITOR do to impress someone before a date?

I felt ____________ when I had to meet with my parents and all my teachers at the same time.

to get involved when one's involvement is not wanted

Which situation would most likely be described as MAYHEM?

Don't let yourself be __________ into buying things you don't need.

The governor ____________ his role by lying to the public.

It was supposed to be a peaceful protest, but became a wild ____________ when someone threw paint onto the crowd.

When people get married, they promise a lifetime of _______________ to one another.

Saltine crackers could be described as SUCCULENT.

If you shout in a cave, your voice will be _______.

Who is most likely to HOODWINK someone?

very serious and sad

Most people want movie adaptations to show FIDELITY to the original books. What does this mean?

A loud argument or protest

She's great at trivia because she has so much __________ knowledge.

We stopped at the grocery store for _________ before our camping trip.

If you listen to OBSCURE bands, most people will not have heard of them.

__________ became less common after money was invented.

careful in speech or action, to avoid being noticed

The __________ student always sat alone at lunch, looking sad.

A person who pursues marriage with another person

I don't usually like carrots, but this recipe made them both flavorful and ___________.

BARBAROUS is a type of clothing.

There would definitely be a ____________ if the school day were extended by two hours.

The holiday has a deep religious meaning, but it has been ____________ by commercialism.

Penelope doesn't want to choose a ____________; she'd rather wait alone for Odysseus to return.

difficult to understand; not well-known

Someone with a tendency for GLUTTONY might enjoy ___________ a little too much.

GRAPPLING is a way of eating.

If you ________ in other people's private business, they will probably be annoyed.

You can use a microphone to AMPLIFY your voice.

Violent _________ with the enemy continue despite talks of peace.

I couldn't sleep because my mind was _________ with a lot of stressful thoughts.

chaos; violent and unnecessary disorder

Most people agree that cannabalism is extremely _________.

You need PROVISIONS if there's a hurricane.

humble, not showy, not overconfident

My friends and I like to _________ for snacks during break time.

What's the most MODEST way to accept an award?

I tried to __________ my parents into letting me stay out late.

If you tell someone a secret, you hope they will be DISCREET.

Who is most likely to PLUNDER?

Surrounded by enemies

Telling _____________ jokes in school can get you in trouble.

The ______________ meal was just what I needed after running 5 miles.

Gross; crass; rude; tasteless

I wish my friends were more __________ when talking about my crush. The whole class heard!

Some Star Wars fans felt that The Last Jedi lacked __________ to the original character of Luke, but they were mistaken.

Which of these choices while at school would DEBASE a student?

to trade items without using money

The best synonym for SKIRMISH is:

It is VULGAR to greet your teacher at the start of class.

If you accuse someone of PALAVERING, you think they're _________ too much.

The prince had to use a secret tunnel to escape the ___________ castle.

Stephen Curry has a KNACK for basketball.