What's the Worst that Could Happen vocab

baffled

• Puzzled, confused.

• Excited, thrilled.

• Angry, upset.

• Happy, content.

clenches

• To close or hold something tightly, especially one's hands or teeth.

• To open or release something gently.

• To shake or move something loosely.

• To throw something away carelessly.

empathy

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

• A technique for improving memory retention.

• A method for analyzing data effectively.

• A strategy for enhancing physical strength.

parlay

• To turn winnings from a previous bet into (a greater amount) by gambling.

• To lose money in a gambling game.

• To place a bet on multiple outcomes at once.

• To withdraw money from a gambling account.

bogus

• Not genuine or true; fake.

• Authentic and real; genuine.

• A type of legal document.

• A term used for a genuine product.

staggers

• Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

• Run swiftly and confidently.

• Stand still without moving.

• Jump high into the air.

snickers

• A loud shout of joy.

• A muffled laugh or giggle.

• A type of candy bar.

• A sudden burst of anger.

fiasco

• A complete success or achievement.

• A minor setback or inconvenience.

• A complete failure or disaster.

• A temporary problem that resolves itself.

dismay

• A feeling of joy and excitement.

• A feeling of alarm, fear, or serious disappointment.

• A feeling of indifference or apathy.

• A feeling of confusion and uncertainty.

soothing

• Having a gently calming effect.

• Causing excitement and energy.

• Inducing feelings of anger or frustration.

• Creating a sense of urgency.