Noughts and Crosses Prologue

A __________ is a fight but not necessarily a serious one. When we __________, we have a little argument, probably about something not too important.

To __________ is to jump, like when you're surprised. If you're sneaking through a dark room and step on a sleeping dog's tail - you might __________ the dog.

idly has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• lazily

• clearly

• secrectly

• rapidly

__________ is a verb that means "to give in to something" like when you __________ your carving for chocolate by eating a big piece of it.

It is a way of showing utter contempt for that person and his or her physical being.

In the sentence above, contempt has the same or almost the same meaning as:

• surprise

• disdain

• sadness

• honor

__________ is an adjective that describes feeling shocked and disappointed. Being __________ happens suddenly, like when you find out your little sister has been blogging about your family, telling embarassing stories.

Dr. Kerr took me by the arm before I could protest.

In the sentence above, protest has the same meaning as:

• flee

• resist

• dawdle

• agree

For a moment they ________, and then a reckless war leader on a pinto pony rallied them and led them against their foes.

• wavered

• occured

• branded

• lessened

Something __________ is notably unusual. If your friend starts saying strange things you don't understand, ask her why she's suddenly become __________.

When plain old "fear" isn't enough to get across a deep feeling of dread about something on the horizon, use the more formal word __________.