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Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connel Vocab

TermDefinition
Anguish Emotional pain, torment
After the loss of his pet David felt emotional pain and _________. Anguish
Bizarre Odd, strange, weird
When Johnny was walking down to his bus stop he noticed a strange and _________ light coming from down the street. Bizarre
Dank Humid, damp, moist
While on his vacation in South America's rain forests Sam realized it was very humid and _________. Dank
Disarming Using charm to remove suspicion
After Suzy broke the vase she tried charming and ________ her mother. Disarming
Discerned Perceived, understood
During English class Amelia was the only one to understand and _________ the plot of the story. Discerned
Dread Fear, foreboding, alarm
At the haunted house fear or _______ struck all the citizens of the town. Dread
Extremity Extreme limit or end
At the end or ______ of the race Matilda was so proud of herself for finishing. Extremity
Indolently Lazily
While at work Robert work lazily or_______ while cutting down the tree for his pay. Indolently
Lacerated Cut up, torn
The freshly shot deer was cut up or _______ into steaks and burgers at the butcher shop. Lacerated
Menacing Threatening
The criminal was threatening or ___________ the cashier to give him money. Threatening
Mirage Illusion
The talented artist was able to draw an illusion/_______ on his art easel. Mirage
Opaqueness Darkness, unclear, not transparent
At night everything gets overcome by __________ and it becomes hard to see. Opaqueness
Quarry Prey,that which is hunted
The hunter killed his _________ or deer for food to give his family. Quarry
Reports Another term for gun shots
In the distance _______ were heard from a gun range which many people go to. Reports
Staccato Abrupt, short, clear sounds
The sounds of human screams were _________ and near to the man. Staccato
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