VOCABULARY JAM - BJC GROUP 2

A stiff felt hat with a curved, narrow brim; also referring to horse racing event.

• debris

• derby

• calcimine

• bungalow

A journey or voyage for a definite purpose.

• municipal

• ordinance

• indignantly

• expedition

Never tiring or slackening.

• ordinance

• absent-minded

• calcimine

• unwearyingly

Not paying attention to one’s surroundings because the mind is preoccupied with other matters.

• absent-minded

• expedition

• ordinance

• derby

A small house or cottage, usually with one or one and a half stories.

• derby

• calcimine

• bungalow

• debris

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

• mercilessly

• respite

• onslaught

• Askew

A fierce or destructive attack. An overwhelmingly large number of people or things.

• frolic

• sisal

• respite

• onslaught

Tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable. Exciting one's senses or desires.

• askew

• exhilarating

• tantalizing

• frolicking

The fiber made from this plant is used especially for ropes or matting.

• askew

• respite

• frolic

• sisal

Not in a straight or level position.

• askew

• reluctantly

• displeased

• onslaught