The Boy Who Saved Baseball- Vocabulary

What is a synonym for miraculous or remarkable

• amazing

• fundamental

• phenomenal

• delete

A glove is the ________ , or basic tool of an outfielder in a baseball game.

• mitt

• tool

• life

• fundamental

Two rival football teams often meet each other in a ______ or contest.

• showdown

• battle

• competition

• war

A professional dancer uses skill or fancy style.

• footwork

• flair

• agility

• finesse

Fans hang around the stadium to see the players after the game.

• party

• mingle

• linger

• Fans

Athletes take a moment to enjoy or _________ the feeling of victory.

• savor

• relish

• celebrate

• awards

It is bad sportsmanship to _______ when you win, or brag about being a better player.

• taunt

• brag

• gloat

• excited

A coach might ______, or scold players for losing a championship game.

• Basketball

• scream

• apologize

• berate

The website convinces or ___________ teens, that playing video games will help them read better.

• proves

• brainwashes

• tutors

• amazed

We had to __________ a table to eat at our favorite Italian restaurant.

• ask

• reserve

• call ahead

• choose an app on the iphone