loud confusing disagreeable sounds

a performance using gestures and movements without words

make believe with the intent to deceive

an authoritative declaration

evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections

of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch

make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

judgment based on observable phenomena

the accent in a metrical foot of verse

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

When Bud tossed a rock into the _____, we never heard the stone hit the ground.

The_____ used by computer programmers seems strange to people who do not program computers for a living.

Because the band had not practiced enough, their arrangement came across as a ________ instead of entertaining music.

Although Josh was supposed to do a ________ during the talent show, he ruined it by speaking.

The little girl tried to ______ a tummy ache so she didn’t have to go to school, but her mother saw her ruse for what it was.

When Jim foolishly ignored the financial ______ and spent more than he could afford, he found himself homeless after not having enough money to pay his rent.

The twins will _______ for hours about what to watch on television.

In the aquarium, there is a ______ exhibit where students can touch exotic ocean creatures.

The culinary students will use a grinder to _______ the fresh herbs.

Because the blog is known for its fairness and ________, it’s a popular news source for people who appreciate impartial articles.

When my son gets excited, he speaks in a rapid ______.

While Helen may seem like a nice woman, I believe she has an _______ side to her.

a bottomless gulf or pit