Two Kinds -- Vocabulary

Match the words to the definitions.

• Prodigy

• A young person who is exceptionally talented or intelligent

• Devastate

• To destroy or overwhelm

• Betrayal

• Blame/criticism

• Reverie

• An act of disloyalty or treachery

• Reproach

• A daydream

Match the words to the definitions.

• Indignity

• To express grief or deep regret

• Ream

• a loss of dignity or honor; a source of such loss

• Discordant

• A unit used to measure quantities of paper, usually equal to 500 sheets; hence, a large amount of something

• Lament

• A complete failure

• Fiasco

• Having a disagreeable or clashing sound; not in harmony

Mr. Kessell was willing to suffer the _________ of being in the dunk tank at the pep rally.

Students easily find themselves deep in _______ , staring out the window during boring lectures.

Stella felt the sting of ________ when her best friend went to see the movie without her.

You will _________ your grade if you don't finish your work on-time.

It is important that leaders are held accountable for their actions, they are not above ________ .

The printer tray only holds one ____ of paper.

U.S. immigration policy is considered to be a _____ .

To ______ the game loss without analyzing what caused it, would be a waste of time.