Sadlier A Unit 5

Front

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

Back

acute

Front

having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight: shrewd

Back

acute

Front

The _________________ student paid attention and understood everything that was being discussed in class.

Back

acute

Front

talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect

Back

bluster

Front

Annoying students disrupt class by _____________(ing) out loud about trivial topics.

Back

bluster

Front

carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome

Back

bungle

Front

a mistake or failure, typically one resulting from mismanagement or confusion

Back

bungle

Front

It is hard not to ______________ the football when millions of people are watching you play.

Back

bungle

Front

an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation

Back

commentary

Front

a descriptive spoken account (especially on a broadcast) of an event or performance as it happens

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commentary