Most Dangerous Game Vocab

protruding

Adj: Something protruding is sticking out. Synonyms: Jutting, sticking out The _______ mirror on the car, was taken of after a close accident. (protruding)

precariously

Adj: If something is happening or positioned precariously, it's in danger. A glass could be precariously balanced on the edge of a table. Synonyms: difficult, danger , in position of possible danger. While Dan was sleeping he was ________ close to the end of the bed, that he may fall off. (precariously)

apprehensive

Adj: If you're apprehensive, you're anxious or fearful. Synonyms: afraid, uneasy, nervous, scared She was __________ about driving because she was scared of getting into an accident. (apprehensive)

indolent

Adj: Indolent is an adjective meaning slow or lazy. Synonym: slow,lazy,slothful,work-shy The slow and _______ teenager missed the bus because he couldn't get out of bed fast enough. (indolent)

sallow

Adj: Sallow means unhealthy in appearance--often yellow in color--and is almost invariably used to describe someone's complexion. Synonym: sickly, unhealthy, discoloring Johnny's mom was concerned because Johnny looked very _______, he was running a fever also. (sallow)

bleak

Adj: Something that is bleak is gloomy and depressing. If it's raining and dark, you might describe the night as bleak. Synonyms: gloomy, dark , depressing Tonight was very _____, it was dark, the wind was Howling and there was rain swell as thunder. (bleak)

venerable

Adj: To be venerable is to be admired and respected because of your status or age. Synonyms: honorable, old (in some cases) and respected , revered Due to his old age, and being a war veteran, Grandpa was very ________. (venerable)

grotesque

Adj: Use grotesque to describe things that are very strange and ugly in an unnatural way. If something "grosses you out," you can safely refer to it as grotesque. Synonym: gross, distorted, ugly,strange, disgusting Kevin Ware's leg was broken so badly, I almost threw-up it was that ________.(grotesque)

zealous

Adj: Use the adjective zealous as a way to describe eagerness or enthusiastic activity. Synonyms: avid, enthusiastic, excited/eagerness The _______ snowboard broke his arm after not listening to the safety video. (zealous)

palpable

Adj: When something is palpable, you can touch or handle it. Synonym: visible, noticeable, detectable, observable, unmistakable After the funeral, many people's emotions were _______.(palpable)

barbarous

Adj: barbarous is to be vicious and cruel or simply uncivilized. synonym: brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, savage, vicious The ______ rioters were punching and cursing at the police.(barbarous)

droll

Adj: curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. Synonym: amusing, funny, humorous, comical The ______ performer entertained the kids surprisingly well at the party, he was very dry and his jokes were more adult geared. (droll)

solicitously

Adj: in a concerned and solicitous manner. also anxious and nervous. Synonym: concerned, anxious, nervous The nurse was _________ scared for her patient's health after he began to scream in pain. (solicitously)

invariably

Adverb: Invariably describes things that don't change and never vary — they're predictable. Many people invariably start each morning with a hot cup of coffee. Synonyms: always, constantly, predictable. The smart kid _______ got straight A's on his report card, his parents were _______ proud of him. (invariably)

refectory

Noun: A fancy word for a dining hall, or a place for communal meals, is a refectory. Synonym: a dining hall The college kids all dined together in the _______. (refectory)

scruples

Noun: Having scruples is kind of like having a conscience: your morals or scruples cause you to act in ways you think are right. Synonym: moral sense, conscience, right or wrong senses Bob was going to drink underage but his _______ trumped that bad decision. (scruples)

debacle

Noun: Use debacle to refer to a violent disaster or a great failure. Synonyms: great failure, disaster , fiasco, collapse Hurricane Katrina was a horrible _________, people were killed, buildings were runnier and there was many floods in the area. (debacle)

repast

Noun: Whether it's a sumptuous feast you're sitting down to or just a simple bite to eat, a repast is just another word for "meal." Synonyms: meal, feast The family's Thanksgiving ______ was delicious, from the turkey to the mashed potatoes. (repast)

condone

Verb: If you condone something, you allow it, approve of it, or at least can live with it. Synonyms: excuse, forgive and allow Shawnee High School doesn't __________ the use of drugs or other illegal substances in school. (condone)

amended

Verb: To change for the better; improve, Synonym: revised My essay was riddled with mistakes and grammar errors, so I _______ it before I turned it in. (amended)

surpass

Verb: To surpass means to outdo someone or something, to go beyond what was expected Synonyms: exceed, outdone, outmatch, beat, outperform Drew ________ed all expectations this marking period by getting strait A's. (surpass)