Crossing the Wire Vocabulary Flashcards - Words 1-10

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A tiny spider crawled into the narrow _______ between the old rocks, hiding from the bright sunlight. Definition hint: a narrow opening caused by a split or crack.

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crevice

Front

Fill in the blank: The massive earthquake was a terrible _______ that destroyed entire neighborhoods in minutes. Definition hint: a sudden disaster or failure.

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catastrophe

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Fill in the blank: Tommy broke his sister's toy in _______ of being told not to touch her things. (Hint: with the purpose to annoy or offend someone.)

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spite

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The chef looked at the poorly prepared meal with obvious ________, shaking his head in disappointment. Definition hint: a feeling of strong dislike.

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disdain

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The cat moved ________ across the kitchen floor, trying not to make a sound while approaching the bird. Definition hint: in a secretive manner.

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stealthily

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After running a marathon, the exhausted athlete began to ________ toward the finish line. (Hint: to walk or move unsteadily)

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stagger

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Fill in the blank: The sick child became _______ with fever, mumbling strange words. (Hint: mentally confused or over-excited.)

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delirious

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The lighthouse maintained a _______ beam of light to guide ships through the night. (Definition: "never ending")

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perpetual

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Fill in the blank: The bicycle remained _______ as the rider took a break to drink water. (Hint: not moving; still.)

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stationary

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Fill in the blank: The sudden change in weather was a complete _______ for the outdoor event organizers, forcing them to cancel the festivities. Definition hint: an unexpected event that causes disruption.

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catastrophe