Exam 22: Words With a Story

Stereotype means

Ostracize means

In almost every fairy tale, the hero or heroine must conquer an evil____________ who stands in the way of his or her happiness.

Maudlin means

Nemesis means

Mentor means

I turned down the offer to work in the dog kennel because I don't think my nerves could handle the constant____________ .

The child who tattled on his classmates to the teacher was____________ by his peers.

There's usually a kernel of truth in a____________ , but not enough to make it a good fit for an entire group.

Odyssey means

Chauvinist means

Nuclear power plants must make special efforts to guard against____________ because any damage could cause a major disaster.

Bedlam means

According to an old saying, a____________ is someone who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a cemetery.

After two drinks, she grew____________ and started to tell the bartender her troubles.

Sabotage means

After his long____________ in space, he couldn't wait to get back on Earth and stay put for a change.

Programs like Big Brothers / Big Sisters hope to help at-risk kids by providing them with____________who can advise and guide them.

People who are____________ about their own country seldom believe they can lose a war.

Cynic means