JEOPARDY Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic

JEOPARDY Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5 $100 $100 $200 $200 $300 $300 $400 $400

1 - $100 • By abetting the master thief’s plan to steal the diamonds, she was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Verb – to encourage, assist, aid, support

1 - $200 n At the Inauguration, the new President will aver his loyalty and commitment to uphold the constitution of the US. n Verb – to affirm, declare

1 - $300 n Donald Trump’s declaration that all Muslims would be banned from entering the US showed a blatant disregard for the feelings of many American citizens. n Adj – noisy in a coarse, offensive way

1 - $400 n Since I have already stated my decision, please do not broach the subject of your hitchhiking across the country again. n Verb – to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce, introduce

2 - $100 n The lawyer for the defense produced so many eye witnesses to buttress his client’s case that the jury pronounced the verdict of not guilty. Verb – to support, strengthen n Noun – a supporting structure n

2 - $200 n At spring break, thousands of college students descend on Fort Lauderdale for a week of carousals on the beach. n Noun – noisy revelry or merrymaking

2 - $300 n Rather than doing it by hand, the Xerox machine will collate your documents quickly. n Verb – to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.

2 - $400 n She was such a connoisseur of the arts that I hesitated showing her my paintings. n Noun – an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgements

3 - $100 n After losing her home and personal things in the typhoon, she became so disconsolate that nothing we said or did could comfort her. n Adj – deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope

3 - $200 n Robespierre was one of the leaders responsible for fomenting the hatred of the French aristocracy. n Verb – to promote trouble or rebellion

3 - $300 n With the extensive security at the airport and punitive fines for overweight, it is wise not to encumber oneself with more than one suitcase. n n Verb – to weigh down or burden

3 - $400 n The grisly special effects of “Friday, the Thirteenth” evidently did not discourage the audience who clamored for a sequel. n Adj – frightful, horrible, ghastly

4 - $100 n During the typhoon, the Captain’s herculean efforts to navigate the turbulent waters saved not only his crew, but his beloved ship. n Adj – characterized by great strength

4 - $200 n From his impassive expression, I could not tell whether he had been moved by the accounts of the Syrian refugees who had drowned trying to reach Greece. n Adj – showing no feeling or emotion; motionless

4 - $300 n Although he knew that the Ides of March was an inauspicious sign, Caesar left for the Senate and was assassinated. n Adj – unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future

4 - $400 n Faced with the incontrovertible proof of her innocence, the jury had no choice but to acquit her. n Adj – unquestionable, beyond dispute

5 - $100 n A great leader cannot allow himself/herself to become nonplussed by personal, vitriolic attacks; but rather he/she must remain composed in the face of slander. n Adj – puzzled, not knowing what to do

5 - $200 n With her employer it was never an opportune time to discuss a raise or promotion. n Adj – suitable or convenient for a particular purpose

5 - $300 n Shakespeare’s 37 plays, 84 sonnets and several long poems clearly establish him as a prolific writer. n Adj – abundantly productive

5 - $400 n Shakespeare’s play, “Much Ado About Nothing, ” is filled with many witty rejoinders. n Noun – a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit