Eponyms/ped

a large crane

• biped

• derrick

• tripod

• boycott

means "to hypnotize"

• mesmerize

• pedicure

• maverick

• cardigan

a colorful flower

• sequoia

• maverick

• centipede

• zinnia

She wore a cozy ________ over her floral dress to stay warm on the chilly autumn evening.

• milliede

• cardigan

• pedicure

• pedal

The __________ creature traversed the forest floor with remarkable agility, its two legs propelling it forward with each graceful stride.

• maverick

• bipedal

• centipede

• quadruped

As I ventured into the damp forest, a curious _________ scuttled across the forest floor, its one hundred legs moving in perfect synchrony.

• centipede

• millipede

• quadruped

• sequoia

Even though he was the only one who wanted to try a different approach, the _________ student's idea ended up being the most successful in the science project.

• pedestrian

• derrick

• maverick

• saturnine

The heavy backpack was an __________ to Sarah's ability to run fast during the race.

• impediment

• peddler

• laconic

• biped

A creature with 1,000 feet

• biped

• quadruped

• centipede

• millipede

Many students decided to _________ the school cafeteria to protest the new lunch menu.

• derrick

• impediment

• maverick

• boycott