Term 3 Week 12 Spelling Revision

Question 1

success

Answer 1

the correct or desired result of an attempt

Question 2

regretted

Answer 2

to feel sad or sorry about something

Question 3

frustrated

Answer 3

very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something

Question 4

resilience

Answer 4

the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens

Question 5

in despair

Answer 5

the complete loss or absence of hope

Question 6

dejectedly

Answer 6

unhappy, disappointed or without hope

Question 7

astounded

Answer 7

shocked or greatly surprised

Question 8

despondent

Answer 8

very sad and without hope

Question 9

determination

Answer 9

a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult

Question 10

flabbergasted

Answer 10

to shock or surprise (someone) very much

Question 11

a big blow

Answer 11

a severe defeat, loss or failure

Question 12

came to terms

Answer 12

to begin to or make an effort to understand, accept and deal with a difficult situation

Question 13

take a breather

Answer 13

take a short break from one’s activities in order to relax

Question 14

no time to spare

Answer 14

no time for something

Question 15

tear-stained face

Answer 15

one’s face showing traces of tears or signs of having wept

Question 16

go to great lengths

Answer 16

try very hard and perhaps do extreme things in order to achieve it

Question 17

countless practices

Answer 17

practicing something many times

Question 18

sobbing his heart out

Answer 18

to cry for an extended period

Question 19

to practise day and night

Answer 19

practising something all the time or continuously

Question 20

fell short of his expectations

Answer 20

to not be as good as people thought would be the case