The Fun They Had & The Sand Castle

Question 1

dispute

Answer 1

verb - to argue about; debate

He disputed her claim that One Direction was the greatest boy band of all-time.

Question 2

loftily

Answer 2

adverb - in a very grand or pompous way; showy

He loftily answered her question with a smugness that made her mad.

Question 3

nonchalantly

Answer 3

adverb - in a casual, unconcerned way

During the baseball game, he nonchalantly ran to the ground ball; as a result, the runner was safe.

Question 4

sector

Answer 4

noun - a part of something or a division

The sector of town that was inhabited by zombies was off-limits.

Question 5

scornful

Answer 5

adjective - having an attitude of contempt or disdain towards someone; despising someone or something

The scornful look on her face after she read the letter, told the whole story.

Question 6

cumbersome

Answer 6

adjective - uncomfortably heavy; burdensome

As Frodo Baggins got closer to Mordor, the ring became very cumbersome.

Question 7

forlorn

Answer 7

adjective - miserable and lonely; extremely sad; desolate

After the Eagles lost in the Superbowl, the forlorn look on my face spoke volumes.

Question 8

hostile

Answer 8

adjective - unfavorable to one’s health or well-being

The hostile environment of Venus with its poisonous gas and extreme temperatures make it uninhabitable.

Question 9

listlessly

Answer 9

adverb - without energy or interest; sluggishly

It sat in the chair listlessly as Mr. Hane tried to teach a lesson on Words to Know.

Question 10

ultraviolet

Answer 10

adjective - the part of the electromagnetic spectrum composed of invisible radiation wavelengths

My sunglasses have ultraviolet radiation protection that protects my eyes from harmful radiation.