a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Many people who have resources have a difficult time understanding the ________ of the truly poor.

FEMA was responding to the _____________ of thousands of refugees - so they brought food and clothing.

Edith is a liar, and so I am usually ____________ about whatever she claims.

It amazes me when athletes behave badly and then show _________ when their sponsors drop them.

Criminals are thought to have ___________ for the law

Having been raised on Zucchini nearly every day during childhood, it was no wonder Mr. Faul _____________ them as an adult.

Loki nodded in ______________ as he saw a group of 9th graders making mischief.

Jean took her parents' silence as ____________when she asked to go swimming with piranhas. They were just too shocked to speak.

a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations

tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing

full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark

When disarming an explosive device, if you don't follow the right _________, it could blow up.

Jared took a class on etiquette so that when he dined with the Queen he'd know the ________ expected from royalty.

Josefine's art was described as edgy and ___________, not safe and boring.

Mrs. Jollie, my goverment teacher, would say ____________ things in class to get the debate going.

The name "firefly" is often applied also to __________ beetles of the family Lampyridae, to which the well-known glow-worm belongs.

After his spa treatment, Hector felt great, and his face shone __________

Cicadas are a(n) ___________plague. They show up every 17 years

Since the rain was ________ and not a constant downpour, the football game went on as scheduled.

to attack vigorously or violently; assault. · to attack with arguments, criticism, ridicule, abuse

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

to force out of a place of resting, hiding, or defense

ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally

Odysseus prayed that the winds that __________ him would soon cease.

When preparing to meet his birth-mother for the first time, doubts ___________ him. What if she didn't like him?

Odysseus would fight to the death; he would never ________ defeat in any battle.

It was such a close election that the candidate waited several days before ________ the election.

Laura performed the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) to _______ the food from Mrs. Willoughby's windpipe.

Eric could not ________ the grotesque image from his mind; it game him nightmares for a month.

Caught painting Broad Run's Spirit Rock, Jemma was held by LCPS security and _______ for two hours about who she was and why she was doing it and who else was involved and.....

"Matt, this isn't a(n) ________, we simply want to know what you were doing when you snuck out last night"

have a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated

attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them

throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc

If I could sort of ______ a little "grenade" into your discussion - it might liven things up

The major league pitcher only _________ the ball so his 4 year old could hit it.

Sheila ________Hobbes with snowballs to get him back from last year.

The Eagles' fans _______ their own players with cans and trash after they lost the game.

There's going to be a legal _______ over vaccine mandates. The first wave is already in the courts.

The Cowboy's job was to _________ the cow in the least amount of time.