The circus brought so much ___ to town, with colorful tents, acrobats, and clowns everywhere!

a person who is annoying or bothersome

Jack can be such a ___ when he keeps bothering us with his endless questions during class.

nonsense or foolish talk

Don’t listen to Teddy’s silly ___ about aliens living in his backyard – it’s just make-believe!

to deceive or trick

The mischievous fox tried to ____ the other animals with his clever tricks.

utterly astonished or amazed

When she saw the surprise party waiting for her, she was completely ___.

full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy

a small portion : a limited quantity

exciting distaste or aversion

After a week of reading homework, Bobbi wanted to take a short ___ from books.