Stepping on the Cracks Vocab

Question 1

Scowl

Answer 1

frown

Question 2

Knickers

Answer 2

trousers that band right below the knee

Question 3

Sneer

Answer 3

a smirk and a snicker

Question 4

Draft

Answer 4

force to serve in the military

Question 5

Artillery

Answer 5

large weapon

Question 6

Foxhole

Answer 6

a shallow pit to shield a soldier against enemy fire

Question 7

Idly

Answer 7

to move lazily

Question 8

Sabotage

Answer 8

to hinder the cause of an enemy

Question 9

Traitor

Answer 9

one who betrays one’s trust

Question 10

Lurk

Answer 10

to sneak around; hang around

Question 11

Reluctant

Answer 11

unwilling

Question 12

Sassy

Answer 12

using disrespectful speech; back talk

Question 13

Persist

Answer 13

to hold steadfast to purpose; say again and again; keep trying

Question 14

Grimace

Answer 14

a facial contortion expressing pain or disgust

Question 15

Precaution

Answer 15

an advance action to protect; safeguard

Question 16

Slouched

Answer 16

slumped

Question 17

Neglect

Answer 17

to fail to care for or give proper attention to

Question 18

Linger

Answer 18

wait

Question 19

Scrupulous

Answer 19

paying attention to every detail

Question 20

Saunter

Answer 20

walk leisurely; stroll

Question 21

Invincible

Answer 21

can not be conquered or overpowered

Question 22

Deserter

Answer 22

one who leaves the military without permission; AWOL (absent without leave)

Question 23

Anonymous

Answer 23

name not given; unknown name

Question 24

Suffocate

Answer 24

remove one’s air supply

Question 25

Menace

Answer 25

act of threatening

Question 26

Insurmountable

Answer 26

cannot be overcome

Question 27

Furlough

Answer 27

a granted leave of absence from duty

Question 28

Ambush

Answer 28

attacking without warning

Question 29

Maneuver

Answer 29

carefully move

Question 30

Pacificist

Answer 30

someone who believes war and conflict should be solved peacefully