S3, E19: The Good Samaritan

Question 1

When the dog barked, Nelson turned __________ and refused to enter the yard.

(cowardly; scared easily)

Answer 1

yellow

[from yellow-bellied]

Question 2

Walking while texting, Lena __________ into the door with a loud thud.

(crash into something)

Answer 2

slammed

Question 3

The editor __________ the novel by requesting so many last-minute changes.

(violently damage, ruin)

Answer 3

mutilate

Question 4

We were __________ to enter the shrine after dark due to safety concerns.

(not allowed; prohibited)

Answer 4

forbidden

Question 5

Our team was __________ this year; I don’t think we won a single game!

(so bad it’s sad)

Answer 5

pathetic

Question 6

Theo always throws salt over his shoulder; he really believes in all those silly old __________.

(irrational belief in magical causes)

Answer 6

superstitions

Question 7

Separating children from their parents at the border is one of the most __________ things Donald Trump has done.

(morally disgusting, bad, mean, cruel)

Answer 7

despicable

Question 8

You can skip the details – just give me the __________ of what happened at the meeting.

(main point or essential idea)

Answer 8

gist

Question 9

After five cups of coffee, Dana drove like a complete __________ through the parking lot.

(wildly reckless or crazy person)

Answer 9

maniac

Question 10

As a convicted __________ fresh out of prison, Curtis wasn’t allowed to vote in that state.

(someone guilty of a serious crime)

Answer 10

felon